Research Scientist, Metabolomics

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree or certificate of completion in a related engineering or related scientific discipline, or three years of equivalent work experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in LC/MS principles and capabilities, particularly with QQQ, Q-TOF, ID-X LC/MS systems.
• Hands-on experience in omics workflow and applications (e.g., peptides/proteins, metabolites and lipids), including method development, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and structure elucidation.
• Ability to write clear documentation and maintain research protocols.
• General computer skills, with the ability to learn and use specialized scientific software and tools quickly.
• Strong problem-solving and data interpretation skills, with attention to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment.

Preferred qualifications and experiences:

• Ph.D. in analytical chemistry or a related scientific discipline with 0-3 years of industry or academic experience, or MS/BS with 5+ years of hands-on experience in LC/MS instrumentation and applications.
• Expertise in LC/MS principles, troubleshooting, and instrumentation (e.g., Agilent QQQ, Q-TOF, Themo ID-X).
• Proficient in RP and HILIC separation techniques.
• Skilled in untargeted metabolomics and lipidomics workflow, including iterative MS/MS and AcquireX data acquisition, data mining, statistical analysis and results interpretation.
• Hands-on experience in LC/MS-based peptide quantitation assay, including experience in proteolytic digestion techniques.
• Hands-on experience with biological sample preparation for peptides/proteins, metabolites and lipids.
• Proficient in LC/MS-related software, such as Skyline, Agilent MassHunter, Thermo TraceFinder, Compound Discoverer, Lipid Search, and other relevant tools.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and provide timely support in a collaborative research setting.

Physical requirements*:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds.
• Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above shoulders, sort and file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely climb, scrub, sweep, mop, chop and mix or operate hand and foot controls.
• Must have correctible vision to perform duties of the job.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
• Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a dusty, dirty, and odorous environment.
• Position may require repetitive motion.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working conditions:

• May require working in close proximity to synthetic chemistry laboratory.
• Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
• Employee must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves, and possibly a respirator.
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

The expected pay range for this position is $95,970 to $116,993 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to geographic location, knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, performance; as well as other business and organization needs such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the unit, department and reporting relationships.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

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