RAFTERY LAB RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1
Req #: | 180430 |
Department: | ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MEDICINE |
Job Location: | Seattle Campus |
Posting Date: | 07/01/2020 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: |
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The main purpose of this position is to perform analysis of clinical or other biological samples to measure metabolism. The Research Scientist (RS) will use mass spectrometry and assist with research in the metabolomics field within the Raftery group and its outside collaborators, as well as perform standard procedures and tasks related to the workflow of the Northwest Metabolomics Research Center (NW-MRC). Reporting to Dr. Raftery and working under the direct supervision of Dr. Danijel Djukovic or Dr. Nagana Gowda in his lab, the Research Scientist will be responsible for sample preparation and data acquisition using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) as well as either gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) or nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis as well as data processing on a range of metabolomics projects.
DETAILS OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES:
The Research Scientist 1 will assist with metabolomics experiments involving the use of mass spectrometry, working under limited supervision to perform the following duties involved in sample preparation, LC-MS and GC-MS data acquisition and data analysis:
a) Prepare serum, plasma, cell, and tissue samples for either LC-MS or GC-MS analysis according to standard operating procedures.
b) Operate the GC-MS system and perform basic troubleshooting, cleaning and maintenance.
c) Operate the LC-MS instrument and process the data, including peak integration.
d) Assist in research method development by preparing samples and standards, optimizing MS instrument parameters and conditions, modifying and improving procedures, and general problem solving.
e) Assist with the design and execution of new approaches for metabolomics sample analysis.
f) Perform calculations to prepare solutions, calibration curves, and internal standards with accurate concentrations.
g) Determine total protein concentration using bicinchoninic acid assay (BCA assay).
h) Keep thorough laboratory records, maintain inventory and stock of laboratory supplies.
i) Organize data, metabolites and pathway groupings, and make calculations in Excel.
j) Assist with presenting research results in oral or publishable form.
JOB MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field
Type and Years of Experience: 1 years’ experience working in a health sciences, biochemistry laboratory
Other Required Qualifications
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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