at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job ID49281
LocationEvanston, Illinois
Department: WCAS Chemistry
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Job Summary:
This scientist position in the Integrated Molecular Structure Education and Research Center (IMSERC) in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern.It is a full-time hybrid position (37.5 hours), working under the IMSERC Director with most days expected to be on-site (about 10-25% work-from-home capability).Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Responsible for the completion of research projects within the Core Facility.Provides services and consultation researchers and investigators to facilitate the development and execution of high-quality quantitative mass spectrometry assays and provides instrument and data analysis trainings to researchers.
Specific Responsibilities:
Administration
*Maintains clear and accurate documentation of the protocols, instrumentation logs, and/or data collected. and sample manifests.
*Maintains established laboratory inventories.
*Places orders of necessary reagents, chemicals and materials/consumables.
*Reports work accurately and completely to various stakeholders and can clearly discsuss results with researchers.
*Operates research in a well-documented manner following detailed protocols and documentation steps, much like a certified, GLP, ISO or other similar accredited lab. The laboratory does not operate as a GLP facility, but it does attempt to maintain similarly looking clinical laboratory standards.
*May contribute to grant writing for new instrumentation and equipment.
*Supports the Core Director and Subject Director for cost analyses and quotes.
*Assists with administrative duties necessary for a fee-for-service facility operation such as collecting and/ or entering facility billing data.
*Utilizes established safety practices, and is responsible for providing a safe work environment for fellow employees and clients.
Collaboration/Strategy
*Participates in strategy-setting for the future direction and needs of the Core.
*Have a collaboratiuve mindset and Provides specific and actionable feedback during the goal-setting processes.
*Demonstrates a sound, working knowledge of techniques in other laboratories in order to provide cross-over assistance to clients.
*Demonstrates a sound, working knowledge of mass spectrometry techniques to other laboratories in order to provide cross-over assistance to clients.
*Organizes in-house training related to Core activities.
*Supports Directors for presentations, seminars, and workshops.
*Networks with key decision-makers within the research community (both internal and external to the University).
*Capable of representing IMSERC at training sessions and research conferences.
Data Analysis
*Performs literature reviews to develop quantitative mass spectrometry assays and pivoting existing methods towards clients' needs for the purposes of furthering the research.
*May contribute data analysis for researchers, using specialized software in a form useful for further statically analysis or publications.
*Generates, collects, and analyzes data and have familiarity with LC-MS data analysis software (e.g., Agilent MassHunter, SCIEX Analyst, Bruker Data Analysis and SciLS, Skyline, MS-DIAL and/or Rscript-based packages or similar statistical analysis and peak finding softwares).
*Develops new analysis techniques and methodologies.
*Familiarity with -omics workflows is beneficial experience.
Technical
*Applies relevant science to Core technologies and applications.
*Utilizes advancesd knowledge of applications, principles, theories, and concepts to design and troubleshoot projects for the research community.
*Troubleshoots problems with procedures and equipment, and suggests adjustments to protocols.
*Works on advanced problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
*Exercises judgement within defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques.
*Trains Core staff and clinets in advanced instrument operation and applications.
*Develops quantitative mass spectrometry methods based on researchers' and investigators' needs.
*Utilizes state-of-the-art chromatography and mass spectrometry methods, principles, and concepts to design highly sensitive and robust methods for multiple projects.
*Exercises judgement on the use of the most appropriate methods and techniques within a hybrid walk-up/service Core facility
*Troubleshoots various LC-MS equipment (Bruker ion traps, Agilent... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
