Under supervision of the Principal Investigator, provide general laboratory support in a specialized analytical chemistry environment. Responsible for routine preparation and analysis of biological samples for quantitative analysis using sophisticated instrumentation including gas and liquid mass spectrometers and tandem mass spectrometers.
Provide training and oversight to students and colleagues with respect to sample handling, preparation and data analysis. Perform routine assessment of instrument performance and simple preventative maintenance of advanced instrumentation under the guidance of the principal investigator.
Responsible for the enhancement of data management and quality assurance spreadsheets through the implementation of simple applications. Aid in the general maintenance of the laboratory by following appropriate safety protocols, logging incoming samples into the laboratory records, and supporting the maintenance of a clean working environment, prioritization of efforts will be made by the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO UPLOAD LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION IF REQUIRED OF THE POSITION

• No Minimum Education required.
• Experience with solid phase and liquid/liquid extraction techniques.
• Skills preparing samples for organic analysis using internal standard methodology and strict quality assurance guidelines.
• Skills using analytical software for qualitative review of metabolomic data.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with electrospray ionization mass spectrometry for quantitative analysis.
• Experience using Gas or Liquid chromatography with mass spectral detection for quantitative analysis.
• Skills in the operation and maintenance of chromatographs and mass spectrometers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS – PLEASE CONTACT YOUR RECRUITER WITH QUESTIONS REGARDING WHICH ACTIVITIES APPLY BY POSITION

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

• 80% - Analytical Chemistry and Routine Analysis
• 15% - Laboratory Maintenance
• 5% - General Laboratory Responsibilities