Biological Scientist III

Biological Scientist III

Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and seven years of experience or Master’s degree in biology or a related field with five year of experience.

Doctoral degree in biology or related field with two years of experience preferred.

Project Management:

• Oversee research projects requiring method development, and delivery of results to customers using the Mass Spectrometry facility.

• Review & approve CE and GC/MS data generated by other lab members.

• Manage technical staff involved in mass spectrometry services

• Extract, collect MS data, analyze and review and evaluate research findings of customer samples according to established facility standard operating procedures (SOP)

• Be proficient regarding glycogen storage diseases, specifically Lafora disease and Pompe disease

Scientific Writing and Dissemination

Participate in scientific conferences to learn about new MS developments.

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  Lead or contribute the writing of manuscripts and data presentations.

• Disseminate of research results and developments at internal and external scientific meetings and in peer-reviewed scientific publications

• Disseminate research results and methodology, specifically the methods sections for client publications or grant applications.

Creation and Maintenance of SOPs

• Design, write, implement and maintain CE and GC/MS SOPs, protocols and research methods; resolve conceptual problems by troubleshooting and researching.

• Develop, troubleshoot and implement new sample extraction and analysis methods by CE & GC/MS

• Oversee the implementation of new methods by coordinating with other lab members in the establishment of said new methods.

$65,000 - $70,000 per year, commensurate with experience and education

Advanced degree in Biology or closely related field and three years of relevant experience working with glycogen storage disease mouse models.

• A highly organized multi-tasker who pays attention to detail and values research integrity

• 3 years of research experience in mass-spectrometry including at least 3 years of direct experience in GC-MS equipment, technologies, and analysis.

• Demonstrated computer skills for the analysis of metabolomics data is required.

• Previous experience in processing and analyzing large datasets (i.e., metabolomics data, NGS data, genome annotation or developing analysis pipelines).

• Experience with mouse colonies and drug deliver.

• Experience in the field of pre-clinical glycogen storage diseases.

• Ability to work independently yet be a team player.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and at least two (2) professional references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.