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