Research Scientist

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is tooperate orbitrapExploris480 massspectrometerandparticipatein grant related research projects at theRCMI Proteomics Core facility. The projects require extensive knowledge of Mass Spectrometry Proteomics and related data analysis techniques, proteinchemistryand biochemistry. This position typically reports to theDirector ofRCMI Proteomics Core facility.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:

Under the supervision of theRCMI Proteomics CoreDirector, formally plans, executes the designated project (s) in the laboratory.Typicallyresponsible for performing non-supervisoryduties, butusuallyparticipatesin the training and supervision of the laboratory work of students.  

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts includeinvestigatorsadministrators, faculty, staff and students both within the department/center and University-wide. External contacts include government agencies, scientific collaborators, vendors, visitors, and thegeneral public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operate and maintain OrbitrapExploris480.Plan, develop, execute, and coordinate strategies in pursuit of designated research project(s), and other types of projects as may be needed. Implement approved center/department policies and procedures in the pursuit/support of research projects and grant applications.

• Interact with peers to gain experience on ongoing project(s), report to PI concerning project execution, research operation and recommend operational changes, as needed.
• Prepare research manuscripts for publication, contribute to grant preparation, and contribute to preparation of annual reports.

• Ensure that research goals andobjectivesspecified for the assigned project(s) areaccomplishedin accordancewithinestablished priorities, time and funding limitations, or other specifications.

• Develop and schedule project-specific research support plansin accordance withoverall workload, project needs, and resources.

• Recommendadditionalequipment, software, and resources needed for project development. Prepare ad hoc reports on status of projects for the director.

• Confer with andadvise staff, students and faculty toprovidetechnical advice, problem solvingassistance, and center/department policy information; answers to questionsrelativeto specific research projects.
• Work with evaluation professional(s) to advise and implement evaluation methodologies to assess center/department effectiveness.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

CORECOMPETENCIES:

• Perform specialized lab techniques, including (but not limited to) Mass Spectrometry, proteinisolationand purification.Expertisein proteomics data analysis is aplus.

• Skill in the operation ofa mass spectrometer, preferablyThermoinstruments(i.e.anOribtrap), Windows-basedcomputersand related software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Ability toestablishand maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff,studentsand external entities.

• Ability to plan,organizeand coordinate work with others.

• Ability to multi-task efficiently.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

PhD Degree in relatedfield(Biological Sciences/Chemistry, Biochemistry) and 5 years of related work experience.