Senior Research Associate

Position Information

Classification Title Research Professional AD FLSA Exempt FTE 1.0

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications 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 to possess a strong background in carbohydrates and MS techniques, particularly on orbitraps, to tackle challenging analyses. Proficiency in isolating and purifying polysacchrides and glycoproteins from diverse sources, coupled with adeptness in writing, editing, and collaborating on manuscripts and reviews, is essential.

Moreover, they will excel in training colleagues in structural characterization techniques and may contribute to teaching and organizing training courses as required. Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as assigned is needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Strong background in carbohydrates and mass spectrometry structural studies.

Physical Demands

Normal for laboratory work.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Developing methods for MS and MS/MS analysis oligosaccharides, glycopeptides and peptides on both collaborative and service projects.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

Developing methods for Isolation and purification of glycans from cells and tissue or from drug products from industry.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Writing and editing manuscripts, and reviews from our laboratory or our collaborators laboratory.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Performing chemical derivatization for MS analysis for glycan and polysaccharides projects.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Training other scientists in the laboratory on structural characterization of glycoproteins and oligosaccharides.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

Possibly helping with teaching and organization of our hands-on training courses.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Kristie Huff Recruitment Contact Email kghuff Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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* Cover Letter

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