Postdoctoral Metabolomics Scientist — Mass Spec & Multi-Omics

Iowa State University

United States

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits
Retirement benefits (defined benefit &
Generous vacation and leave
Onsite childcare
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellbeing program
WorkFlex options

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Metabolomics to develop and execute advanced metabolomics workflows using mass spectrometry. The role involves operating Orbitrap Astral, LC-MS, and GC-MS systems, analyzing complex datasets, and collaborating across biological, environmental, and agricultural research projects.

Strong emphasis on non-targeted metabolomics and data interpretation.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
  • Experience with mass spectrometry instrumentation, software platforms, and data analysis workflows.
  • Experience in non-targeted metabolomics, global metabolomics, lipidomics, or related fields.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute metabolomics workflows for diverse projects.
  • Operate, maintain, and train users on MS platforms (Orbitrap Astral, LC-MS, GC-MS).
  • Collaborate with researchers to design experiments and analyze data.
  • Prepare scientific reports and publications; present findings at conferences.

Skills

Mass spectrometry
Non-targeted metabolomics
Data analysis
Experimental design

Education

PhD in Biochemistry or related field

Tools

Orbitrap Mass Spectrometer
Xcalibur
Compound Discoverer
TraceFinder
LipidSearch

Job description

Iowa State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Metabolomics to develop and execute advanced metabolomics workflows using mass spectrometry. The role involves operating Orbitrap Astral, LC-MS, and GC-MS systems, analyzing complex datasets, and collaborating across biological, environmental, and agricultural research projects.

Strong emphasis on non-targeted metabolomics and data interpretation.

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