Research Specialist Sr; Biochemistry (Schey Lab)

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Research
Workflow
Acquisition
Data
Visualization
Management
Art
Instrumentation
Data acquisition
Quality assurance
Quality control
Data management
Science
Proteomics
Biochemistry
Analytical chemistry
HPLC
Tandem
Mass spectrometry
Data Analysis
Organizational skills
Accountability
Higher education
Law
Social media
SAP BASIS

Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

The mission of the Mass Spectrometry Research Center (MSRC) is to bring state-of-the-art mass spectrometry expertise, methodology, and instrumentation to researchers at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The Schey lab occupies 2,500 square feet of laboratory space, and has two LC-MS/MS instruments, including one LTQ Velos ion trap and a Waters Xevo G2S QTOF instrument with HDX capabilities. Support for the laboratory comes from NIH- and ARPA-H funded projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Research

  • Execution of HDX-MS and XL-MS workflows
  • Follow specific workflows for sample preparation, including deuterium labeling, protein crosslinking, protein digestion, and sample clean-up
  • LC-MS/MS instrument operation and acquisition of HDX-MS data
  • Data analysis of HDX-MS and XL-MS data
  • Generate reports of HDX-MS and XL-MS data, including visualization tools and protein structure figures


Instrument Management

  • Daily operation and routine maintenance of state-of-the-art LC-MS/MS instrumentation
  • Operation of instrument software for instrument calibration and data acquisition
  • Performance of instrument QA/QC procedures


Maintenance

  • Routine laboratory maintenance
  • Supply ordering
  • Data management
  • Record-keeping
  • Chemical waste disposal


Qualifications

  • PhD in physical or biological sciences is required .
  • At least two years of post-graduate experience required, five years of experience is preferred .
  • Laboratory experience in proteomics, biochemistry, or analytical chemistry is required .
  • Experience in protein/peptide analysis using HPLC tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), and mass spectrometry data analysis is required .
  • Strong organizational skills is preferred.
  • Ability to learn and assist in development of new protocols in an evolving field is required.


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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University 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, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.
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