Technical Specialist - Mass Spectrometry (Proteomics and Biomolecules)

Vacancy Reference Number
NAT01409
Organisation:
Imperial College
Closing Date
13 Apr 2023
Salary
£40,809-£49,818
Address
MSRH, Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, W12 0BZ, UK
Duration
2 yrs with option for extension

Duties and responsibilities

The main duties of the post will include:

Supervise all operational aspects of the Mass Spectrometry Facility (MSF) for protein/proteomics:

  • Troubleshooting, Operating and Maintaining uHPLC, nanoflow-LC systems and mass spectrometer instrumentation
  • All aspects of preparation of protein and proteome samples for analysis
  • Proteomics data processing
  • Assisting users with experiment design and data analysis
  • Secure management of data
  • Liaise and coordinate with specialist engineers (multi-vendor) regarding the maintenance of equipment and service contracts where appropriate.
  • Develop novel analytical methods to assist research.
  • Preparation and calibration of instruments using own experience for procedure selection.

Supervise and support all operational aspects for the Agilent Measurement Suite (AMS):

  • Provide expert technical support (proteomics and biomolecules) including independently training users and troubleshooting research instruments.
  • Training researchers in the use of the research instrumentation within the AMS.

Supporting Chemistry Research (20%):

  • Troubleshooting other departmental analytical equipment and training users.
  • Act as a ‘point of contact’ for designated area(s) in the department for Academic Staff and Researchers.

Further Information

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/description/NAT01409/technical-specialist-mass-spectrometry-proteomics-and-biomolecules?ICLSESS=Tr8lXB9cdlGuwdz8L0lChYHGRnd5kk0fZGXp1Yb_OrQ

Contact Details

For further information please contact: Dr. Lisa Haigh (Technical Operations Manager) l.haigh@imperial.ac.uk and/or, Prof. Edward Tate (Professor of Chemical Biology) e.tate@imperial.ac.uk.

Anticipated interview date: 9 and/or 11 May 2023