Position: Mass Spec Research Associate – Proteomics and Metabolomics

Position Summary:

Innomics San Jose Mass Spec (SJMS) center is seeking an exceptional and motivated research associate to join our Mass Spectrometry department at our San Jose facility. The main responsibility of this position includes, but not limited, to support the SJMS production team 1) to turn around routine customer and research projects, 2) to maintenance and operate LC-MS instrument, 3) to assist lab manager to build up additional proteomics and metabolomics capability in SJMS lab, 4) to support other departments when needed. An ideal candidate will need to demonstrate that they are capable of consistently following Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) to consistently perform sample preparation procedures for proteomics, metabolomics, and biologics characterization analysis. A candidate with hands-on experience in HPLC, Orbitrap mass spec and, working with biofluids is a plus.

Location: San Jose, California

Major Responsibilities:

• Turn around dedicated production projects and lead research projects within set TAT.
• Build and develop proteomics and metabolomics products in SJMS lab with lab manager.
• To maintain and operate LC-MS instrument; being able to maintain one or more instruments at the same time; Being able to do on-call duty.
• Assist project team with after-sale services, assist marketing team for tech note generation or assist other teams when needed.
• Independently follow SOPs to conduct experiments in a timely manner, including Upfront sample extraction, MS sample preparation, sample purification/fractionation and LC-MS/MS Operations.
• Effectively document fine details/incidents of experiments performed.
• Supporting production staff as needed.
• Routinely report, update, and communicate with SJMS lab manager.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree with biochemistry/chemistry major or related field with at least 0-2 years of experience.
• Experienced with proteomics LC-MS and metabolomics is a PLUS.
• Experienced with proteomics and metabolomics sample prep automation is a PLUS.
• Experienced with peptide purification and protein enzymatic digestion is a PLUS.
• Hands-on experience in HPLC, UHPLC and mass spectrometry is desired.
• In-theory understood mass spec and hands-on experience on LC-MS is desired.
• Experienced with handling different source of samples such as cell lysate, tissues, or any biological fluids.
• Effective documentation and strong communication.
• Work in both independent and collaborative environment.
• Computational savvy and familiar with Microsoft Office are preferred.

Organization:

Innomics Inc. is the leading provider of genomics and proteomics services in the Americas Region. Established in 2010, Innomics Inc. has grown to include presence in Boston and San Jose, serving a wide range of customers in genetics research, drug R&D and diagnostics. We have more than 20 years of genomics experience helping our customers achieve their research goals by delivering rapid, high-quality results using a broad array of cost-effective, cutting-edge technologies, including our own innovative DNBseq™ sequencing technology. Innomics Inc. invested a state-of-the-art Mass Spec service center in its San Jose, California laboratory in 2019 in order to further diversify its multi-omics offerings and bioanalytical solutions. We are committed to advancing genetic research, technologies and applications to benefit the mankind.

Contact Information：

If you feel your skills and experience meet the requirements of the job, please forward a cover letter and CV to the following email: RecruitingNA@innomics.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• proteomics LC-MS and metabolomics: 1 year (Preferred)
• peptide purification and protein enzymatic digestion: 1 year (Preferred)
• HPLC, UHPLC and mass spectrometry: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• San Jose, CA 95134 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Jose, CA 95134: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person