Senior Research Associate
Listed on 2026-01-28
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Healthcare
Clinical Research -
Research/Development
Research Scientist, Clinical Research
Position Summary
The Senior Research Associate at the Analytical Services and Training Laboratory will be proficient in developing advanced MS techniques (MS/MS) for glycoproteins, oligosaccharides, and peptides in collaborative and time‑sensitive projects. They will need a strong background in carbohydrates and MS techniques, particularly on orbitraps, to tackle challenging analyses. Proficiency in isolating and purifying polysaccharides and glycoproteins from diverse sources, coupled with adeptness in writing, editing, and collaborating on manuscripts and reviews, is essential.
They will also excel in training colleagues in structural characterization techniques and may contribute to teaching and organizing training courses as required.
- Minimum a baccalaureate degree in the field.
- Strong background in carbohydrates and mass spectrometry structural studies.
- Develop methods for MS and MS/MS analysis of oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and peptides on collaborative and service projects (40%).
- Develop methods for isolation and purification of glycans from cells, tissues, or drug products from industry (20%).
- Write and edit manuscripts and reviews from our laboratory or collaborators (10%).
- Perform chemical derivatization for MS analysis for glycan and polysaccharide projects (10%).
- Train other scientists in the laboratory on structural characterization of glycoproteins and oligosaccharides (5%).
- Possibly help with teaching and organization of hands‑on training courses (5%).
Employment Type:
Employee
Full‑Time:
Yes
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
FLSA:
Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Athens Area
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Recruitment ContactKristie Huff
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