Metabolomics Scientist — Clinical MS & Microbiome Diagnostics

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Staff Scientist - Metabolomics to advance translational research in a CLIA-licensed, CAP-accredited laboratory. You will design studies and perform targeted and untargeted LC- and GC-MS analyses on diverse samples to elucidate microbiome-related biomarkers.

You will develop quantitative same-day assays for clinical trials, contribute to data visualization and publications, and collaborate with clinicians and researchers across teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• PhD required in related field.
• 2–5 years of work experience in a related discipline.
• Experience in CLIA/CAP-regulated environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on study design and data interpretation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot LC and GC-MS instruments; perform targeted and untargeted metabolomics experiments.
• Develop quantitative same-day assays for CLIA/CAP clinical labs and contribute to publications.
• Author SOPs and manage data, QC, and instrument logs; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead data analysis, visualization, and manuscript preparation as part of team contributions.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Metabolomics

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in related field

Tools

LC-MS instruments

GC-MS

Data visualization tools

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Staff Scientist - Metabolomics to advance translational research in a CLIA-licensed, CAP-accredited laboratory. You will design studies and perform targeted and untargeted LC- and GC-MS analyses on diverse samples to elucidate microbiome-related biomarkers.

You will develop quantitative same-day assays for clinical trials, contribute to data visualization and publications, and collaborate with clinicians and researchers across teams in a fast-paced