Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility Research Associate II, Center for Biomedical Research Support

Job Posting Title:

Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility Research Associate II, Center for Biomedical Research Support

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Hiring Department:

Center for Biomedical Research Support

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Center for Biomedical Research Support (CBRS) is a collection of 10 service centers that operates under the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors (OVPR) and broadly supports the research community on campus and externally. CBRS serves a central role across all of campus to provide access to cutting-edge technology, expert advice, and centralized services. CBRS is comprised of core facilities including Biomedical Imaging, Bioinformatics, Biological Mass Spectrometry, Biomedical Research Computing, Cryo-EM imaging, Genome Sequencing, Microscopy/Flow Cytometry and Mouse Genetic Engineering. In addition, CBRS provides laboratory support in the forms of stockrooms, electronics repair, and external services drop boxes. 

The Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility is one of the 10 service centers within the Center for Biomedical Research Support that operates under the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors to support the research community on campus and externally.

The Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility provides services, self-service equipment, and collaborative research for the detection, characterization, and quantification of proteins, metabolites and other biomolecules.

The Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility is seeking a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II to provide proteomics and metabolomics services using HPLC and mass spectrometry in the Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility. They will develop methods, train users, mange lab computers, engage in outreach activities and administrative and safety tasks.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage  

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

The Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility Research Associate II serve and provide proteomics and metabolomics services using HPLC and mass spectrometry in the Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility. The Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility Research Associate II will educate and train users, develop methods, manage lab computers and laboratory backups, engage in outreach, and assist with administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, including molecular weight determination, proteomics and metabolomics via LC-MS/MS. Learn and perform standard lab protocols for operating instruments, preparing samples, and analyzing results. Deliver results to users electronically within the expected turnaround time. Operate and do routine maintenance on the lab HPLCs and mass spectrometers. Develop new methods related to user needs.

• Manage lab computers and data backups. Assist with administrative duties and lab organization and safety tasks.

• Train users, engage in educational and outreach activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, or in a field related to the work to be performed. 

• Experience in operating HPLC and mass spectrometry for proteomics and metabolomics. 

• Data processing skills for analyzing data. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working in a team environment and collaborating with on- and off-site research labs. 

• Ability to multi-task. 

• Ability to work independently and perform service work with expected turnaround and quality control.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HPLC and mass spectrometry instrumentation operation. 

• Experience with protein sample preparation protocols relevant to proteomics. 

• Experience with MALDI. 

• Experience with Orbitrap instrumentation and nanoflow UPLC. 

• Experience with proteomics and metabolomics method development for identification and quantitation by LC-MS/MS. 

• Core facility experience. 

• Experience with using multiple data processing software for metabolomics and proteomics. Python and/or R coding skills.

Salary

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Personal protection equipment (furnished)

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around biohazards

• May work around chemicals

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Climbing of stairs

• Lifting and moving

• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

Required Materials

Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. 

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.