Biological Scientist IV
About The Position
Project Management: Oversee research projects requiring method development and delivery of results to customers using Mass Spectrometry facility Review and approve CE and GC/MS data generated by other lab members Manage technical staff involved in mass spectrometry services Extract, collect MS data, analyze, review, and evaluate research findings of customer samples according to established facility standard operating procedures Scientific Writing and Dissemination Participate in scientific conferences to learn about new MS developments Lead or contribute to the writing of manuscripts and data presentations Disseminate research results and developments at internal and external scientific meetings and in peer-reviewed scientific publications Disseminate research results and methodology, specifically the methods sections for client publications or grant applications Creation and Maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Design, write, implement, and maintain CE and GC/MS SOPs, protocols, and research methods; resolve conceptual problems by troubleshooting and researching Develop, troubleshoot, and implement new sample extraction and analysis methods by CE and GC/MS Oversee the implementation of new methods by coordinating with other lab members in the establishment of said new methods Develop and apply ad-hoc bioinformantics solutions for the analysis and visualization of complex metabolomics datasets
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in biology or a field closely related, accompanied by 8 years of pertinent experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor's degree required.
Nice To Haves
- Be a highly organized multi-tasker who pays attention to detail and values research integrity
- Have at least 5 years of research experience in mass-spectrometry, including at least 3 years of direct experience in GC-MS equipment, technologies, and analysis
- Demonstrate computer skills for the analysis of metabolomics data
- Have previous experience in processing and analyzing large datasets (i.e., metabolomics data, NGS data, genome annotation, or developing analysis pipelines)
- Be familiar with databases and statistical computing programs, such as R and Matlab
- Have experience in the field of cancer research, metabolism, or immunology
- Be able to work independently yet also be a team player
Responsibilities
- Oversee research projects requiring method development and delivery of results to customers using Mass Spectrometry facility
- Review and approve CE and GC/MS data generated by other lab members
- Manage technical staff involved in mass spectrometry services
- Extract, collect MS data, analyze, review, and evaluate research findings of customer samples according to established facility standard operating procedures
- Participate in scientific conferences to learn about new MS developments
- Lead or contribute to the writing of manuscripts and data presentations
- Disseminate research results and developments at internal and external scientific meetings and in peer-reviewed scientific publications
- Disseminate research results and methodology, specifically the methods sections for client publications or grant applications
- Design, write, implement, and maintain CE and GC/MS SOPs, protocols, and research methods
- Resolve conceptual problems by troubleshooting and researching
- Develop, troubleshoot, and implement new sample extraction and analysis methods by CE and GC/MS
- Oversee the implementation of new methods by coordinating with other lab members in the establishment of said new methods
- Develop and apply ad-hoc bioinformantics solutions for the analysis and visualization of complex metabolomics datasets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
