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University of Delaware

Location: NewarkDE 19702 Document ID: AA394-2AAL Posted on: 2017-01-0301/03/2017 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2017-02-02
 

Mass Spectrometrist

Deadline: Open until filled

Pay Grade: 31E

CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

The National Institutes of Health Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (NIH-COBRE) program has recently funded a 5-year, $5.85-million program entitled "Molecular Design of Advanced Biomaterials." The Center will continue to develop and enhance UD's research infrastructure associated with the field of biomedical research, and in particular, biomaterials research . The Center consists of a Principal Investigator & Program Director (Professor Tatyana Polenova), to whom the Mass Spectrometrist will report administratively; five Core Instrumentation Directors; and three external experts from institutions around the country, comprising the External Advisory Committee. The Center is comprised of twenty-one faculty members (currently) from three on-campus departments (Chemistry & Biochemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) and two colleges (Arts & Sciences, and Engineering).

There are approximately 60 COBRE Centers nationally, and an additional 40 INBRE Centers with which this UD Advanced Biomaterials COBRE Center is expected to interact and collaborate when appropriate. There are a total of seven COBRE, INBRE, and CTR Centers located in the State of Delaware, with which this UD Advanced Biomaterials COBRE Center will maintain close ties and collaborations. NIH Centers are complex entities that cut across departmental, college, and institutional boundaries. They have dozens of participants (this one currently has approximately 60 on-campus participants and 20 off-campus participants), and these numbers will grow and the participants will change on a yearly basis. The Center will foster many new initiatives, including new faculty hires, faculty mentoring, hosting of major on-campus meetings, growth of research infrastructure, the submission of many new research proposals, and the recruitment of new center participants.

Mass spectrometry is an indispensable technique used for the characterization of a wide range of molecules in a variety of sample matrices in order to elucidate reaction products and mechanisms in Biomaterials research. Accordingly, the COBRE Mass Spectrometry Core requires the operation of a state-of-the-art Mass Spectrometry Facility, which is physically located in Lammot DuPont Laboratory within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The COBRE-supported Macromolecular/Biomolecular Mass Spectrometrist position will bring a second Ph.D. level staff member into the Mass Spectrometry Facility, to expand the current capabilities and add expertise in Macromolecular/Biomolecular mass spectrometry.

Under limited direction, the Mass Spectrometrist is supervised by the Mass Spectrometry Facility Manager, and assists with the accountability of over a million dollars worth of modern instrumentation. The Mass Spectrometrist coordinates all Macromolecular/ Biomolecular MS research for the department and other external users. Provides state-of-the-art mass spectral analyses and consults with researchers in the COBRE Center, the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, units of the University and external groups, on the interpretation of mass spectra and planning of experiments using mass spectrometry.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates research in obtaining and analyzing macromolecular/biomolecular mass spectrometric data for COBRE and other University research programs.

• Designs and develops mass spectrometry research protocols to assist students, professionals and faculty in planning and interpreting experiments using the mass spectrometers, with particular emphasis on macromolecular/biomolecular mass spectrometry. Assists researchers in facilitating projects; acts as a resource person for sample preparation and chromatographic separation in conjunction with mass spectrometry. Works with faculty and students to analyze and interpret data, provide technical expertise on the quality of data obtained and suggest potential follow-up studies.

• In collaboration with the Manager, oversees the daily operation of the Mass Spectrometry laboratory, particularly the macromolecular/biomolecular instruments, including scheduling of equipment, billing appropriate principal investigators and outside users, supervising and instructing students who are using the equipment, maintaining cryogen levels in the superconducting magnet and ensuring safe, efficient, clean and orderly operation.

• Develops and collaborates in the preparation of publications from the COBRE and other Mass Spectrometry Core's research and education projects. Writes, or assists in the preparation of grant proposals for the acquisition of new instrumentation. Co-authors scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.

• Organizes and teaches classes in mass spectrometry at the graduate level and helps set up the mass spectrometry laboratory experiments for undergraduate courses. Demonstrates mass spectrometric equipment as appropriate. Coordinates formal and informal hazard reviews of all lab research equipment and procedures in the Mass Spectrometry facility.

• Maintains and repairs instrumentation. Makes arrangements for necessary service calls, including repair and/or replacement of defective mechanical components. Evaluates, diagnoses and takes appropriate, cost-effective action to correct malfunctions of the instruments. Maintains contacts with manufacturers for instrument upgrades. Subject matter expert for all modern developments in macromolecular/biomolecular mass spectrometric techniques, equipment and applications by attending appropriate short courses, seminars and exhibitions.

• Supervises spectrometry assistants, both research professionals and graduate students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field, with five years of specialization in macromolecular/biomolecular mass spectrometry. Ph.D. is preferred.

• Familiarity with a wide range of ionization methods, mass analyzers and coupled chromatographic techniques used in chemical and biochemical research.

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

• Ability to effectively interact with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.

• Knowledge of research methodology, principles and procedures.

• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of equipment.

• Knowledge of electronics.

• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in mass spectrometry.

• Ability to maintain expertise by reading the literature and attending scientific meetings.

• Ability to undertake independent or collaborative research.

• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.

• Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.

• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

• Ability to design, organize, and coordinate scientific research projects.

• Ability to anticipate changing experimental demands, plan for acquisition of needed instrumentation, and establish new experimental procedures

How To Apply

When applying please submit a one-page cover letter and your resume as one document. Also, please remember to provide names, addresses and telephone number of at least three references in the online application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check. A conviction will not necessarily exclude you from employment.

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html





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