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Position Summary:
Berkeley Lab’s Environmental Genomics and Systems Biology Division (EGSB) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Metabolomics Research Associate to help manage lab tasks, develop mass spectrometry-related workflows for analyzing microbial metabolites and apply mass spectrometry methods in support of collaborative projects. Under general supervision of the principal investigator, and working closely with internal and external collaborators, the Research Associate with customize experimental plans for mass spectrometry analysis of specific research samples.
Specific Responsibilities:
Perform LC-MS, MALDI and other mass spectrometry-related workflows for analyzing microbial, soil and plant metabolites.
Develop, optimize and standardize mass spectrometry instrumentation methods for targeted and untargeted analysis of metabolism.
Implement new technology and new protocols into production.
Document best practices.
Operate, maintain and troubleshoot mass spectrometry instrumentation.
Execute sample preparation, extraction and analysis.
Perform QA/QC and data analysis using custom python code.
Help track and manage lab activities to insure timely completion of research objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field and at least 2 years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong background in bioanalytical chemistry.
Demonstrated experience developing methods for and using LC-MS instrumentation and annotating LC-MS/MS data including identification of unknowns.
Proven practice in developing and QA/QC methods for mass spectrometry based analysis of complex biological mixtures.
Experience in preparing standardized protocols for sample preparation, QA/QC, mass spectrometry, and data analysis.
Computer programing experience.
Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze metabolomics data.
Proven ability to organize data in technical documents (e.g. publications).
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to successfully manage simultaneous projects.
Strong collaboration skills; ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Demonstrated tenacity to successfully complete complex tasks on time.
Proven proficiency in technical writing.
Microbial and plant culture experience.
Experience operating and maintaining total organic carbon analysis systems.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a large chemical inventory and standard operating procedures for a laboratory.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
Exposure to lab automation.
Strong background in metabolism/metabolic pathways.
Practice with sample management and/or Laboratory Information Management.
Experience using Orbitrap instruments.
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.
Notes:
This is a full time career appointment.
Full-time, M-F, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
Salary will be determined based on range by collective bargaining agreement.
This position is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
Work will be primarily performed at DOE Joint Genome Institute (JGI) — 2800 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek, CA.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Berkeley Lab is in compliance with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision under 41 CFR 60-1.4. Click here to view the poster and supplement: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law."
