Join a university that’s shaping the future.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Core Facility Technical Team at Manchester Metropolitan University as a Mass Spectrometry Technical Specialist. At Manchester Metropolitan University, we’re dedicated to excellence in both education and research, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us continue our journey.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please upload a cover letter and your CV detailing how you meet the essential criteria in the attached Job Description.
If you would like more information about this post, please get in touch with Dr. Jane Eagling j.eagling@mmu.ac.uk

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Technical Specialist, you will:

• Work independently in your mass spectrometry specialist area, taking responsibility for a designated workspace and the provision of an excellent service;
• Promote the specialism internally and externally to ensure wide exposure leading to utilisation and engage in collaborative projects;
• Work with stakeholders to develop new methods to support research projects;
• Be responsible for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of specialist equipment in your area;
• Devise innovative solutions to complex technical problems;
• Train service users in the use of specialist equipment and software.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL POSSESS:

• Significant knowledge in the fundamental principles and theory of mass spectrometers;
• Extensive experience in operating and maintenance of a wide range of mass spectrometers (e.g. LC-MS, GC-MS, tandem and high-resolution instrumentation) and ancillary equipment;
• Experience of developing new methods and quality control;
• Ability to use software relating to mass spectrometry e.g. MassHunter, MassLynx etc