Research Associate - Mass Spectrometry (Elias Group)
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Research Associate - Mass Spectrometry (Elias Group)

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco (CZ Biohub SF) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities - Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco - into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub SF supports some of the brightest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease and develop new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies. We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.

The Opportunity

The Mass Spectrometry Platform led by Dr. Josh Elias at the CZ Biohub-SF is a dynamic research group developing cutting-edge methodologies in proteomics and metabolomics, and applying them across several biomedical challenges. In this context, we are seeking a skilled Research Associate who will apply a strong technical background to exciting interdisciplinary projects. The successful candidate will work on a team carrying out mass spectrometry-based method development and instrument optimization, creating large data sets collected with high-throughput automation systems, and developing ways to integrate these data into a growing multi-omic knowledgebase.

You will

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve LC-MS infrastructure
• Optimize and automate high-throughput proteomic and/or sample preparation methods
• Meet with collaborators to establish experimental parameters, and keep them appraised of experimental progress
• Co-author publications
• Contribute to a growing body of data

You have

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or related field
• 1+ years experience operating current mass spectrometers (Thermo orbitrap, Bruker timsTOF, etc)
• 1+ years experience operating nano-flow HPLCs coupled to the above mass spectrometers
• Standard molecular biology skills
• Team-oriented with excellent oral and written skills
• Track record of meticulous laboratory experiment documentation

Nice to have:

• Previous experience with Bruker tims-TOF platform
• Coding experience (Python, R, Matlab or similar languages)
• Experience integrating multi-omic datasets (e.g., proteomics + metabolomics)
• Experience with cell culture
• Training in Immunology, physiology, systems biology, or similar fields
• Experience building metabolomics experiments and analyzing their results

Compensation

• Research Associate I = $52,000 - $77,000
• Research Associate II = $67,000 - $99,000

What We Provide

• Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease
• A collegial and collaborative environment consisting of diverse expertise
• Access to collaborators, resources and facilities at our three partner universities (Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco)
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network requires all employees to provide proof of their initial COVID-19 vaccination by their start date. Those who are unable to get vaccinated because of a disability, or who choose not to be vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, must have an approved exception prior to their start date.

The CZ Biohub Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of thought, ideas and perspectives. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all Biohubbers feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

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