Associate Scientist - Proteomics

Associate Scientist – Sylvester Proteomic Shared Resource

The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is looking for an Associate Scientist to join the new Sylvester Proteomic Shared Resource (PSR), to apply state‑of‑the‑art LC‑MS based methods and techniques for quantitative proteomics.

• Be the primary person responsible for the use of a new Orbitrap Ascend Tribrid LC‑MS instrument for proteomic applications.
• Manage inventory of lab consumables, including ordering, receiving, and storage of supply stocks.
• Prepare protein samples from a wide range of specimen (e.g., cells, tissues, biofluids, and SDS Page gels).
• Implement both bottom‑up and top‑down proteomic approaches.
• Be responsible for global proteome profiling by data‑dependent (DDA) and data‑independent (DIA) acquisition mass spectrometry and mass bar‑codes. Detect post‑translational modifications (e.g., phosphorylation, acetylation).
• Perform relative quantification of proteins by label‑free and stable‑isotope labeling strategies (e.g., SILAC, TMT).
• Be responsible for structural proteomics (e.g., cross‑linking, pull‑down experiments).
• Conduct single‑cell proteomics analysis.
• Perform intact protein analysis and MW determination.
• Use proteomics software (e.g., Proteome Discoverer, MASCOT) for data analysis.
• Be responsible for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of an Orbitrap Ascend Tribrid Mass Spectrometer and other laboratory equipment as needed.
• Assess experimental results and troubleshoot methods and instruments to optimize research protocols.
• Collaborate with technicians, graduate students, post‑docs, PIs, the laboratory director and colleagues.

• Ph.D. in Science or Engineering (Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Chemistry, or related field).

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Five years of related experience with mass spectrometry instruments which includes 2 years of experience in proteomics mass spectrometry applications.

• Hands‑on experience operating and/or maintaining LC‑MS instruments and supporting equipment (including auxiliary systems such as chillers, controls, electronics, pumps, vacuum systems, etc.).
• Strong interest in handling, processing, and analyzing high‑throughput datasets.
• Motivation to constantly develop skills and expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member while engaging in the organization of the proteomics core.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Established track record of publications and demonstrated ability to complete projects.
• Capability to learn complex tasks with instruction and to use experience to perform a variety of new techniques.

• Expertise in one or more of the following technical areas: quantitative proteomics, single‑cell proteomic analysis, global proteome profiling.
• Previous hands‑on operation of Thermo Tribrid Orbitrap LC‑MS Systems (e.g., Fusion, Eclipse, Ascend).

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:
Full time. Employee Type:
Staff. Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level.

Employment Type:

Full‑time. Job Function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology. Industries:
Higher Education.