Research Specialist III (Mass Spectrometry Specialist)

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The Research Specialist III will have significant hands-on experience to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the mass spectrometer (Sciex 7600 instrumentation) and will design experimental workflow in targeted and un-targeted metabolomics and proteomics. Expertise is needed to facilitate more rapid progress in the areas of un-targeted Metabolomics and Proteomics for drug discovery and other research aims.

The Research Specialist III applies a solid foundation in research and experience with techniques and works independently with minimal guidance from the Principal Investigator, higher level Research Scientist and other related research staff. Incumbent will be capable of exercising independent judgment while developing and implementing one's own independent and/or other developed research programs under a principal investigator, project planning, enrollment of patients, experimental protocols and procedures, database development and analysis including evaluating and interpreting results. Incumbent will participate in and may supervise lab activities including but not limited to research grant management, Human Resources, responsibility delegation, and provide training to other individuals who may be assigned to the project, study, or laboratory. This position will perform a variety of tasks to manage research projects in an area of research specialization, including project management, experimental protocols and procedures, and administration of day-to-day lab operations. This position will have delegated authority to make independent substantive decisions and commitments in accordance with the established goals and objectives of the laboratory or program. Supervises and trains others on lab activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies scientific knowledge independently while leading, designing, conducting, and collaborating on current and future research projects when interacting with collaborators, clinical research personnel and researchers as part of a research team with minimal direction from Principal Investigator.
• May develop independent research projects with the support of the Principal Investigator with minimal oversight.
• Responsible for all aspects of clinical development and study management (protocol design, enrollment of patients, development and implementation of protocols, and if applicable, submission of IRB applications and approvals).
• Follows established procedures or protocols to perform complex laboratory tests and/or experiments. Acts as point of escalation for laboratory staff.
• Prepares publications and presentations, writes and prepares grant proposals and coordinates application and submission process.
• Operates lab computers for data entry and maintains accurate data records for assigned research projects.
• Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, electronic mail, World Wide Web, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or test reports.
• Operates appropriate laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels, orders materials and supplies.
• Acts as a scientific resource for the affiliated pre-clinical research laboratory (e.g., assisted with experimental designs, data analysis, interpretation of scientific literature).
• Identifies and resolves complicated problems involved in research assays.
• Exercises independent scientific judgment while managing the planning of current and future experiments and evaluating and interpreting results.
• Functions as a liaison in research and clinical programs which may have local and national contributors and investigators relying on information provided.
• Maintains awareness and timely execution of progress reports required by sponsors, safety boards, and/or supervising teams when applicable.
• Develops, adapts, and implements new research techniques, protocols, and programs.
• Promotes scientific networking across the organization while encouraging multidisciplinary approaches.
• Establishes and maintains relationships within the organization and industry with other clinical investigators and manages internal and external collaborative research projects.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related field is required.
• 8 years of experience in area of research specialty.

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