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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Core Proteomics & Metabolomics Facility Scientist

Storrs Mansfield, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of Connecticut's Proteomics and Metabolomics Facility is seeking a Facility Scientist 2 to assist with quantitative metabolomics analysis using advanced mass spectrometry instrumentation. This role involves providing customized analysis and training to researchers across multiple campuses and institutions.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Facility Director with quantitative metabolomics analysis using advanced mass spectrometry instrumentation and complex bioinformatics software

Provide fully customized analysis, user training, and educational opportunities in analytical techniques to faculty across multiple UConn campuses and external academic and industry research institutions

Qualification

Mass spectrometryUPLC-MS/MSBioinformatics softwareMetabolomics analysisSample preparation techniquesCommunication skillsCollaborative environment

Required

Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or a related field

Two or more years of experience implementing sample preparation techniques and tandem mass spectrometry for metabolite identification and quantification

Experience with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) instrumentation

Publication history that demonstrates the successful application of UPLC-MS/MS methods for quantitative metabolomic analysis

Demonstrated experience with commonly used metabolomics software platforms for compound identification and quantification such as Progenesis QI, Metaboscape, MS-DIAL, or MetaboAnalyst

Demonstrated experience using communication skills and to inform researchers with varied scientific backgrounds about analytical techniques and informatics methods

Experience working with and/or training scientists in a highly collaborative environment that emphasizes comprehensive analysis and one-on-one consultations with researchers

Preferred

Doctoral degree in chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or a related field

Experience with collaborative research and/or work experience in a core facility setting

Demonstrated experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting experience using Bruker timsTOF, Waters TOF and/or Thermo Scientific Orbitrap mass spectrometers

Experience with UPLC-MS/MS-based lipidomic analysis