Senior Metabolomics & Lipidomics Research Lead

UMass Med School; Worcester (MA); Presencial; USD 68 000 - 78 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The UMass Chan Metabolomics Core Facility is seeking an enthusiastic scientist to support metabolism-based research using LC/MS, focusing on high-resolution, accurate-mass platforms. Under the Core Director, you will provide operational support, perform bench work, and collaborate with researchers to advance metabolomics and lipidomics projects.

You will lead multiple projects, optimize extraction protocols, run LC/MS/MS analyses, analyze data with TraceFinder, Compound Discoverer, LipidSearch,

Qualificações

• 5+ years of relevant research experience with a bachelor's degree in biological science/biochemistry/(analytical) chemistry or 3+ years relevant research experience with a related master's degree or Ph.D.
• Experience analyzing small molecules using chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Familiarity with high-resolution accurate-mass spectrometers (e.g. Orbitraps)
• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment with an outfacing customer service acumen
• Recent bench work experience required
• Ability to prepare research reports
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to understanding scientific, experimental and or research theory

Responsabilidades

• Serve as project lead on multiple projects with different collaborators
• Assist with weekly cleaning and calibration of LCMS instrumentation and data quality checks
• Prepare samples for metabolomics/ lipidomics experiments
• Optimize extraction protocols
• Assist researchers with metabolite extractions
• Perform LC/MS/MS experiments for targeted and untargeted metabolomics and lipidomics
• Perform data analysis using software such as TraceFinder, Compound Discoverer and LipidSearch
• Consult with researchers on experimental design and data interpretation
• Produce reports and share them with collaborators
• Participate in grant writing and manuscript preparation
• Present data at group meetings, may attend scientific conferences
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of mass spectrometers
• Develop new metabolomics/lipidomics methods and workflows when needed
• Assist with general laboratory tasks as needed
• Maintain detailed records and adhere to SOPs
• Supervise and train new laboratory personnel and junior members of the laboratory
• Serve as EHS contact and monitor and enforce laboratory safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Conhecimentos

Project leadership

Data quality checks

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration with researchers

Report preparation

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in biological science/biochemistry/(analytical) chemistry

Master's degree or Ph.D. in related field

Ferramentas

TraceFinder

Compound Discoverer

LipidSearch

Mass spectrometers (LC/MS)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The UMass Chan Metabolomics Core Facility is seeking an enthusiastic scientist to support metabolism-based research using LC/MS, focusing on high-resolution, accurate-mass platforms. Under the Core Director, you will provide operational support, perform bench work, and collaborate with researchers to advance metabolomics and lipidomics projects.

You will lead multiple projects, optimize extraction protocols, run LC/MS/MS analyses, analyze data with TraceFinder, Compound Discoverer, LipidSearch,