Senior Laboratory Research Scientist - Metabolomics/Lipidomics Specialist

The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a Senior Laboratory Research Scientist - Metabolomics/Lipidomics Specialist to work in the Metabolomics Scientific Technology Platform. The role will involve metabolomics and lipidomics projects, operation and maintenance of mass spectrometers, data analysis, and laboratory management. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Metabolomics, Biochemistry, or Analytical Chemistry, and significant experience in operation and maintenance of hyphenated-mass spectrometry instruments.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Metabolomics, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or other relevant discipline
• Significant experience in operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hyphenated-mass spectrometry (in particular, LC-MS & GC-MS)
• Significant experience in performance of metabolomics/lipidomics experiments (including experimental design, metabolite extraction, sample preparation, data acquisition, and method development)
• Experience in relevant data processing, analysis, and statistics (including MS/metabolomics software workflows, targeted and profiling approaches, univariate and multivariate analyses, power calculations, etc)
• Experience in design/implementation of new analytical methods
• Knowledge of experimental design and metabolomics procedures in the context of large cohort studies
• Ability to work with day-to-day independence with good oral and written communication skills
• Open and interactive with line manager, laboratory colleagues, and peers
• Organisational and time-management skills to be able to perform to strict deadlines

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Health & Well-being benefits
• Work-Life Balance benefits
• Perks