The UMass Chan Metabolomics Core Facility is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support metabolism-based research projects in a variety of experimental models using high-resolution, accurate-mass, liquid-chromatography mass-spectrometry. Under the direction of the Core Director you will provide professional operational support to our metabolomics and lipidomics platform by performing bench level experiments.  You will collaborate with researchers in developing and applying LC/MS-based metabolomics/ lipidomics to advance their research projects. You will use discretion in prioritizing and organizing workflows. You will be expected to work independently and as part of a team to ensure high-quality data acquisition in a state-of-the-art laboratory.

Responsibilities

Serve as project lead on multiple projects with different collaborators
Assist with weekly cleaning and calibration of LCMS instrumentation and data quality checks
Prepare samples for metabolomics/ lipidomics experiments
Optimize extraction protocols
Assist researchers with metabolite extractions
Perform LC/MS/MS experiments for targeted and untargeted metabolomics and lipidomics
Perform data analysis using software such as TraceFinder, Compound Discoverer and LipidSearch
Consult with researchers on experimental design and data interpretation
Produce reports and share them with collaborators
Participate in grant writing and manuscript preparation
Present data at group meetings, may attend scientific conferences
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of mass spectrometers
Develop new metabolomics/lipidomics methods and workflows when needed
Assist with general laboratory tasks as needed
Maintain detailed records and adhere to SOPs
Supervise and train new laboratory personnel and junior members of the laboratory
Serve as EHS contact and monitor and enforce laboratory safety standards
Perform other duties as assigned