Summary
Seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Research Associate for the Mass Spectrometry Metabolomics group. This hands-on bench role involves supporting lab operations, including sample preparation using automated liquid handlers, operating mass spectrometers, and managing buffer and chemical inventories. The position contributes to research on aging and disease biology through advanced mass spectrometry techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare buffer solutions, chemical standards, and biological samples.
• Manage and organize 1000+ chemical vials and associated reference data.
• Operate triple quadrupole mass spectrometers for targeted metabolomics and lipidomics assays.

Requirements

• BS in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field.
• 1+ years of lab experience with chemical and biological sample prep.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and record-keeping.
• Proficiency in wet lab techniques and eagerness to refine lab practices.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with chromatography or mass spectrometry instruments (e.g., HPLC, LCMS, GCMS).
• Familiarity with automated liquid handlers (e.g., Hamilton Vantage).
• Experience in lab organization, equipment calibration, and inventory management.
  

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