Senior Research Scientist Mass Spectrometry
- Employer
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jun 5, 2021
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Cancer Research
- Organization Type
- Healthcare/Hospital
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Job Details
Staff member of the Proteomics and Metabolomics Core Facility who will develop, optimize, and validate mass spectrometry (MS)-based analytical methods and interact with MD Anderson investigators to conduct MS analyses to assist with their projects. The Senior Research Scientist will also assist with composition of manuscripts and grant applications and the mentoring of junior team members.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
MS method development:
* Develops new and improved methods for preparing biological samples for the analysis of various metabolites. Develops new targeted and non-targeted metabolomic methods for mass spectrometry-based analyses. Expands the capabilities of the core facility's metabolomic platforms.
MS operation, data analysis, and reporting Processes biological samples submitted for mass spectrometry analysis by MD Anderson investigators. Analyzes data and prepares reports.
Scientific publication:
* Drafts and submits manuscripts for scientific publication. Works with supervisor to edit, revise, submit, and repeat the process as necessary.
grant applications Drafts grant applications to assist with fundraising efforts. Works with supervisor to edit, revise, and submit.
EDUCATION:
Required: Ph.D. in one of the natural sciences or related field or Medical degree.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Three years of experience in experimental or scientific work.
Preferred: Mass spectrometry method development and troubleshooting.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
MS method development:
* Develops new and improved methods for preparing biological samples for the analysis of various metabolites. Develops new targeted and non-targeted metabolomic methods for mass spectrometry-based analyses. Expands the capabilities of the core facility's metabolomic platforms.
MS operation, data analysis, and reporting Processes biological samples submitted for mass spectrometry analysis by MD Anderson investigators. Analyzes data and prepares reports.
Scientific publication:
* Drafts and submits manuscripts for scientific publication. Works with supervisor to edit, revise, submit, and repeat the process as necessary.
grant applications Drafts grant applications to assist with fundraising efforts. Works with supervisor to edit, revise, and submit.
EDUCATION:
Required: Ph.D. in one of the natural sciences or related field or Medical degree.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Three years of experience in experimental or scientific work.
Preferred: Mass spectrometry method development and troubleshooting.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Company
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
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