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Assistant Staff Scientist

Employer
University of Arizona
Location
Tucson, AZ

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

req4265

Department:

RII Core Facilities

Department Website Link:

https://research.arizona.edu/facilities/core-facilities/analytical-biological-mass-spectrometry-faci

Location:

Main Campus

Address:

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights:

The office for Research, Innovation & Impact (RII) invites applications for an Assistant Staff Scientist for its Analytical and Biological Mass Spectrometry (ABMS) Core. The Core provide a variety of mass spectrometry services in a well-equipped University-wide facility. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for providing high level targeted and untargeted metabolomics, lipidomics and quantitative small molecule analyses to both University of Arizona and external researchers. Assays will include targeted and untargeted metabolomics, flux analysis, lipid profiling, and small molecule quantitation using LC and GC-MS/MS on Orbitrap Exploris 480, Q-Exactive instruments, a GC/MS and a triple-quadrupole mass spectrometer. The successful candidate will be involved in consulting with researchers, participation in experimental design, sample preparation, LC- and GC-MS/MS analysis, data analysis and interpretation, and instrument management. Related responsibilities will include optimization of assays, development of new analytical assays, and monitoring scientific literature. The candidate will be expected to assist the Manager in the day-to-day operation of the Core. This position will report to the Manager of the facility.

The ideal candidate for this position will model the highest degree of professionalism as demonstrated in their work ethic and interpersonal engagement with colleagues. They will be a self-starter who takes initiative to master new skills and content areas in order to continually improve in the position. We are looking for someone who can do well in a team environment, communicate effectively and work independently on assigned tasks to advance the larger research mission of the University.

Analytical and Biological Mass Spectrometry (ABMS) Core is also recruiting for a Researcher/Scientist III - Assistant Staff Scientist (req4316). Please note the minimum requirements when applying.

Outstanding UA benefits include health,dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs;paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for theemployee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans;access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

TheUniversity of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-lifeprograms. For more information about working at the University of Arizona andrelocation services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Receives direction from the Manager to address major research goals of the lab. Uses knowledge and technical expertise in sample preparation, separation, and analysis by mass spectrometry and data processing to complete research projects.
  • Prepare samples from various sources, including animal and human tissues, blood and plasma samples for analysis by mass spectrometry (both GC-MS and LC-MS/MS).
  • Isolation of lipids, metabolites and other analytes from human animal, microbial, and plant samples.
  • Prepare samples for and perform UPLC-high resolution MS lipidomics and metabolomics analyses using, GCMS, QqQs, Orbitrap Exploris 480, QExacitve and Orbitrap Exploris 480 mass spectrometers.
  • Attends weekly team meetings to discuss results, plan experiments to ensure that projects support current team goals in a dynamic environment.
  • Maintains detailed lab records, technical documents describing procedures and results.
  • Assist in the operation and routine maintenance of analytical instrumentation including mass spectrometers in the facility
  • Additional duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal and oral/written skills to interact with a diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
  • Ability to understand and perform chemical derivatizations on samples to be analyzed.
  • Basic understanding of the theory and practice of mass spectrometry.
  • Strong computer skills with the concepts and practices of the field of Bioinformatics as it relates to mass spectrometry and experience with MS-based Omics data analysis systems and software.
  • R programming knowledge is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

FLSA:

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week:

40

Job FTE:

1.0

Work Calendar:

Fiscal

Job Category:

Research

Benefits Eligible:

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay:

DOE

Compensation Type:

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade:

10

Career Stream and Level:

PC4

Job Family:

Researchers & Scientists

Job Function:

Research

Type of criminal background check required::

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies:

1

Target Hire Date:

Expected End Date:

Contact Information for Candidates:

Krishna Parsawar
krishnaparsawar@email.arizona.edu
801-842-6187

Open Date:

2/17/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Diversity Statement:

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Organization

As Arizona’s First University, founded in 1885, the University of Arizona now serves nearly 46,000 students, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates. A public land grant university, we work together to expand human potential, explore new horizons, and enrich life for all.

We constantly strive to be a best-in-class place to learn, research, and work. We educate innovative, adaptive learners and problem solvers who are prepared to lead meaningful lives and improve society in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Economy. Our Strategic Plan details how we intend to drive social, cultural, and economic impact, in Arizona and across the world.

As a Research I university and member of the Association of American Universities, the University of Arizona hosts two medical schools as well as the only veterinary college in Arizona. More than 16,500 faculty, staff, and graduate students produce over $687 million in research annually, ranking us among the top 20 public research universities in the nation.

Transdisciplinary research excellence – the true seamless integration across disciplinary university-community boundaries – is an undergirding philosophy deeply rooted in our history. Notably, our BIO5 Institute brings together scientists from agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science, and engineering to treat disease, feed humanity, and preserve livable environments.

We strive for excellence in all our 200-plus undergraduate majors and 150 graduate programs. Our faculty are renowned for ground-breaking research in astronomy and planetary sciences; climate, environment, and solar energy; cancer and biotechnology; optical sciences; electrical and computer engineering; and management information systems. Research us yourself on our interactive FactBook.

As Arizona public employees, we enjoy comprehensive benefits. Among these are a choice of retirement plans, high-quality medical insurance subsidized at 85% of cost; and dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans. An unusually generous qualified tuition reduction program is one of the benefits our employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and children value most.

Who We Are

Our core values proclaim who our Wildcat community is and what we stand for:

Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and just.

Compassion: Choose to care.

Exploration: Be insatiably curious.

Adaptation: Stay open-minded and eager for what’s next.

Inclusion: Harness the power of diversity.

Determination: Bear down! (Yes, there’s a story here.)

Where We Are

Our Main and Health Sciences campuses are located near downtown Tucson. In addition, we operate a College of Applied Science & Technology in southeastern Arizona, a Biomedical Campus in Phoenix, a Veterinary College north of Tucson, and extension offices in every Arizona county. Despite a metro population of 1 million people, Tucson retains the feel of a small town where everyone knows one another. Ringed by mountains, blessed with abundant sunshine, and recognized as a bicycle-friendly city, Tucson is ideal for outdoor exploration. The second largest city in Arizona also offers cultural, artistic, and social amenities to feed your insatiable curiosity. Emblematic of the desert Southwest, the Sonoran Desert is a region steeped in Native American and Latina/o culture.

Diversity Profile

Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

The University of Arizona sits on the homeland of the Tohono O’odham, the Desert People. In 1775, the Spanish Presidio San Agustín de Tucsón displaced the Native people from the floodplain of the Santa Cruz River. With Mexican Independence in 1821, Tucson became part of the Mexican state of Sonora, and might still be so but for the 1853 Gadsden Purchase.

The University of Arizona takes advantage of our unique location and history through initiatives from cross-border collaborative research in arid lands and water management to workshops for women entrepreneurs in Sonora.

The Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office serves as a liaison between Native nations and the research arm of the university, focused on building capacity and research support for tribal community development.

The university of Arizona is proud to be a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and one of 9 US institutions to receive the inaugural Seal of Excelencia for demonstrating positive Latina/o student outcomes. We rank No. 1 for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Native American students, and No. 9 for the number awarded to Latina/o students.

Student success, particularly educational equity for historically underserved groups, is an institutional priority. We have more than 10,000 First Cats (first-generation college students). The Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center is nationally recognized for its innovative and successful academic support programs for students with learning and attention challenges.

The University of Arizona has many student cultural clubs and organizations. View the list on the Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX website.

These are some of our cutting-edge centers and programs:

Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence (AZ-HCOE) works to increase the number of Latina/o physicians, enhance health research serving Latinas/os, and improve the cultural competency of health care services in Latina/o communities.

Binational Migration Institute (BMI) is an association of US and Mexican scholars researching the consequences of immigration enforcement policies on Latina/o communities.

Institute for LGBT Studies develops curriculum, promotes research, and presents public programming addressing the histories, politics, and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Institute for the Study of Religion and Culture (ISRC) serves as a research and outreach center focused on the role of religion in international politics.

Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) conducts health-related research and training projects to help improve quality of life for Native Americans.

Native Nations Institute (NNI) conducts policy analysis and research dedicated to building capable Native nations.

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