Postdoctoral Research Associate - McDonnell Genome Institute

Postdoctoral Associate Position

The Mass Spectrometry Technology Access Center (MTAC) at WashU Medicine in St. Louis is seeking highly motivated applicants for a postdoctoral position with an immediate start date. The MTAC is a recharge facility within the McDonnell Genome Institute (MGI) serving regional, national, and worldwide researchers for their proteomics needs.

Successful applicants for these positions will be expected to work well as both a leader and a follower in a team environment and demonstrate the ability to work diligently and independently toward tangible, hypothesis-driven or discovery research goals on multiple biomedical service projects. The postdoctoral associate will participate in the design and execution of research plans under the direction of the center leadership.

We are currently looking for the postdoctoral associate with expertise in untargeted and targeted metabolomics/lipidomics. Prior experience in these applications is highly preferred with a proven track record demonstrating building of robust workflow for untargeted pipelines using multiple databases and in-house library. Strong expertise in developing quantitative targeted assays using the PRM method based on Skyline software or equivalent is also preferred.

If selected for this position, you will immediately be immersed into a dynamic research environment with multiple high-end Orbitrap and Triple quad mass spectrometers and all of the support equipment that one would need to be successful. In addition to mass spectrometers, successful applicants will be familiar with multidimensional liquid chromatography, bioinformatics workflow, and emerging applications in the field of small molecules.

The postdoctoral associate will analyze data and present interpretations in group meetings as well as prepare manuscripts for collaborative publications in peer reviewed journals. This position will be expected to contribute to presentation and report writing within the research center.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Manages core projects, including sample preparation, execution, and data analysis.
• Designs research experiments, assesses findings, and compiles comprehensive reports.
• Maintains instruments, develops new methods, and optimizes existing ones.
• Keeps meticulous records of procedures and research findings.
• Demonstrates proficiency in troubleshooting instruments and methods to improve outcomes.
• Delivers scientific presentations internally and externally with exceptional oral communication skills.
• Interacts professionally with collaborators and fellow research team members.

Working conditions include a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary range is base pay commensurate with experience.

Postdoctoral appointments at WashU have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience.