General Information
| Job Description | SRA 2 NEX | Working Title | Staff Research Associate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009617 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Institute of Genomics - D01257 | Department Head | Katayoon Dehesh |
| Supervisor | Katayoon Dehesh | Effective Date | 07/05/2021 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| The Institute for Integrative Genome Biology at the University of California, Riverside is seeking a Staff Research Associate 2 in Analytical Chemistry and Metabolomics to work in the newly established Metabolomics Core Facility. This state-of-the art facility houses four mass spectrometers including quadrupole time-of-flight, triple quadrupole, and orbitrap instruments. Responsibilities will include tracking and processing of biological samples for LC-MS and GC-MS analysis according to protocol, method development and validation, and routine lab maintenance. Sample processing will include routine use and maintenance of standard lab equipment: analytical balance, pipettes, centrifuge, freeze-dryer, nitrogen evaporator, homogenizer, and vortex. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| M.S. in analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, biochemistry, or related discipline. | Preferred |
| B.S. in analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, biochemistry, or related discipline. | Required |
| Experience with UPLC/LC, GC, or MS instrumentation, operation and troubleshooting. | Preferred |
| Experience with small molecule analysis or metabolomics/lipidomics. | Preferred |
| Familiar with processing a variety of samples for MS analysis, including plant and animal tissue. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 2-3 years of analytical lab experience. | Required |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Metabolomics sample preparation including receiving, storing, and documenting biological samples. Preparation of samples for metabolite extraction, including freeze-drying and homogenization. Extracting metabolites from prepared samples according to protocol. Adherence to lab safety procedures. Detailed record keeping. | 80 |
| Laboratory Maintenance including maintaining a safe and clean lab atmosphere, equipment maintenance and hazardous waste disposal. | 10 |
| Analytical method development by planning and executing analytical experiments to optimize sample preparation protocols. | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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| Great attention to detail and clear record keeping. | Required |
| Excellent oral and written communication skills. | Required |
| Detailed knowledge of laboratory safety. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |