Mass Spectrometry Specialist

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer center in Omaha seeks a Mass Spectrometry Specialist to oversee LC-MS/MS infrastructure and coordinate collaborations. The ideal candidate will have a MS or PhD degree and at least 3 years of hands-on experience in protein mass spectrometry. Responsibilities include lab management and engaging with various scientists and collaborators on cutting-edge interactomics research. The role is critical for advancing the lab's research on molecular biology and disease-related inflammation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with protein mass spectrometry.
• Demonstrated competence in mass spectrometry instrument operation.
• Experience coordinating national and international collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with lab members and technical specialists.
• Manage the LaCava lab LC-MS/MS infrastructure.
• Engage in design, execution, and analysis of mass spectrometry experiments.

Skills

Mass spectrometry instrument operation

Proteomic sample preparation

Quantitative analytical workflows

Collaboration with technical specialists

Education

MS or PhD degree

Tools

Thermo Excedion Pro

Job description

Job Title:Mass Spectrometry Specialist

Job Number: 125707

Location: Omaha,US

Job Description

The Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Specialist is an experienced biochemist or analytical chemist with demonstrated competence in mass spectrometry instrument operation (hybrid Orbitrap architectures) and maintenance, proteomic sample preparation, and quantitative analytical workflows.

The hired candidate will work with Prof. John LaCava and his lab members, coordinate national and international collaborations at the direction of Prof. LaCava, and engage with additional technical specialists as may be needed to assist in all stages of projects, including design, execution, and analysis of mass spectrometry experiments performed in the LaCava lab. The hired candidate will be principally responsible for the LaCava lab LC-MS/MS infrastructure (Thermo Excedion Pro) and related lab management, working closely with various scientists, graduate students, industry representatives, service technicians, as well as other key academic and industry collaborators.

Preferred education: MS or PhD degree

Preferred hands-on experience with protein mass spectrometry: 3 years+

The LaCava lab develops cutting edge approaches for (protein and nucleic acids) interactomics – often drawing upon customized, boutique affinity enrichments to define macromolecular assemblies and their functional roles. From a biological perspective, the lab is principally interested in the molecular biology of LINE-1 retrotransposons, as well as other sources of viral mimicry that contribute to aging- and disease-related sterile inflammation. A range of other biological topics are also covered within the lab and most research is further bolstered by national and international collaborations. The lab is devoted to curiosity-driven biological discovery and follows the research where inspiration leads!

Application Deadline: 2026-05-31