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About the position
As a Project Scientist (Mass Spectrometry Senior Scientist), you will work independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator to make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in any academic discipline. You may be an ongoing member of a research team or may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute high-level skills to a specific research or creative program. Project Scientists are not required to carry out independent research or to develop an independent research reputation and do not have teaching responsibilities. Ordinarily, the Project Scientist title will carry out research or creative programs as well as administration of day-to-day lab operations with supervision by a member of the Professorial Series.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for independent operation and maintenance of several LC-MS systems.
- Plan and drive research projects, clinical studies and trials with the assistance of research scientists and post-doctoral fellows.
- Routine instrument cleaning, calibration following established SOPs and troubleshooting of system errors.
- Demonstrate strong leadership experience and communication skills.
- Independently conduct research while accomplishing established goals.
- Work closely with academic lab leadership, key opinion leaders and PIs to evaluate/validate established and new quantitative mass spectrometry.
- Maintain assigned lab efficiency standards with a focus on project deadlines and performance metrics.
- Review and write up standard operating procedures, research and clinical study reports, and peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Participate in staff performance assessment and career development.
- Assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations.
- May serve as PI for certain grants as approved by supervising member of the Professorial Series.
- Participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
- Develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols.
- Assist in lab experiments.
- Analyze, interpret, summarize and compile data.
- Lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
- Assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.
Requirements
- PhD or highest degree in analytical chemistry or similar field is required.
- Demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research or creative program or project.
- Completion of Postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization.
- A minimum of three (3) years as a Postdoctoral Fellow.
- Knowledge of PI's area of research specialization.
- Demonstrated technical competency in a variety of research techniques and protocols.
- One to five (1-5) years' experience in operation of LC-MS systems.
- Scientific background in mass spectrometry (MS) and analytical chemistry with direct hands-on experience in development of LC-MS/MS assays for small molecules, peptides, and proteins.
- Experience with assay automation, multiplexing, and validation.
- Strong organization and scientific writing skills, with a record of contributions to publications.
- Demonstrated experience with managing deadlines and people.
Nice-to-haves
- Experienced with implementation of high throughput mass spectrometry, automation technology, and multiplexing biomarker assays.
- Familiarity of Proteomics software and Bioinformatics tools.
- Three (3) years of project management experience.
Benefits
- Base Pay: $32.00 - $64.00
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care.
