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University of Miami · 9 hours ago

Associate Scientist-Proteomics

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Miami is seeking a Full Time Associate Scientist to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, FL. The role involves performing laboratory experiments, analytical procedures, and supporting the university's research goals, particularly in the area of proteomics.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contributes to basic and applied research activities including authorship of scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations

Publishes in refereed journals in collaboration with department leadership or independently

Supervises research employees and non-exempt staff

Writes extramural proposals with approval of senior managing staff

Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results

Works with other researchers to use and develop end products

Provides ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researchers, supervisors, and other relevant staff

Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s)

Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

Primary responsible for the use of a new Orbitrap Ascend Tribrid LC-MS instrument for proteomic applications

Will manage inventory of lab consumables, including ordering, receiving, and storage of supply stocks

Prepare protein samples from a wide range of specimen (e.g., cells, tissues, biofluids, and SDS Page gels)

Implement of both bottom-up & top-down proteomic approaches

Responsible for global proteome profiling by data-dependent (DDA) and data-independent (DIA) acquisition mass spectrometry and mass bar-codes. Detection of post-translational modifications (e.g., phosphorylation, acetylation)

Perform relative quantification of proteins by label-free and stable-isotope labelling strategies (e.g., SILAC, TMT)

Responsible for structural proteomics (e.g., cross-linking, pull-down experiments)

Will conduct Single cell proteomics analysis

Intact protein analysis & MW determination

Use of proteomics software (e.g., Proteome Discoverer, MASCOT) for data analysis

Responsible for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Orbitrap Ascend Tribrid Mass Spectrometry and other laboratory equipment as needed

Assesses experimental results and troubleshoot methods and instruments to optimize research protocols

Collaborates efficiently with technicians, graduate students, post-docs, PIs, the laboratory director & colleagues

Qualification

Orbitrap LC-MSProteomicsMass SpectrometryData Analysis SoftwareBiochemical Sample ProcessingLearning AgilityTeamworkCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

Doctorate degree - Philosophy (PhD) required

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required

Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands

Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment

Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications

Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders

5 years of related experience with mass spectrometry instruments which includes 2 years of experience in proteomics mass spectrometry applications

Hands-on experience operating and/or maintaining LC-MS instruments and supporting equipment (including auxiliary systems such as chillers, controls, electronics, pumps, vacuum systems, etc.)

Strong interest in handling, processing, and analyzing high-throughput datasets

Motivation to constantly develop skills and expertise

Ability to work both independently and as a team member while engaging in the organization of the proteomics core

Excellent analytical, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills

excellent written and oral communication skills

Established track record of publications and demonstrated ability to complete projects

Capability to learn complex tasks with instruction and to use experience to perform a variety of new techniques

Preferred

expertise in one or more of the following technical areas: quantitative proteomics, single cell proteomic analysis, global proteome profiling

Previous hands-on operation of Thermo Tribrid Orbitrap LC-MS Systems (e.g., Fusion, Eclipse, Ascend)

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

Company

University of Miami

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