Mass Spectrometry Technologist

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• Champion mass spectrometry technologies and its advanced applications for R&D and business.
• Solve problems in energy industry using advanced mass spectrometry techniques.
• Assist research programs involving the molecular characterization of complex mixtures using primarily High Resolution Mass Spectrometric methods.
• Sample analysis may include but is not limited to: microbial lipids and metabolites, sediment and source rock extracts, and crude oils.

Skills and Qualifications

• Possess a B.S. with 5 years’ experience or M.S. science degree in chemistry or related field.
• Prior experience with MS techniques (GC-MS, LC-MS, TOF-MS, FTICR-MS) including analyses, data processing and instrument maintenance.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow proper lab procedures.
• Willingness to be involved in research that is highly exploratory in nature and may support programs within division and affiliate organizations.
• Good communication skills for understanding and describing scientific observations, experimental plans and results, equipment and material design concepts.
• Ability to quickly learn new tasks and integrate them into workflows.
• Organized, punctual, and takes full responsibility for laboratory procedural compliance and safe laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, chemical and supply ordering, chemical inventory, safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
• Effective in a team working environment, enjoys challenges, and committed to lifelong learning

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Knowledge of ionization techniques (ESI, APCI, APPI, MALDI) and fragmentation methods.
• Apply advanced software tools for compositional mapping (e.g., Kendrick mass analysis, DBE calculations).
• Programming or scripting skills for data automation (Python, ) is a plus.

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