Role OverviewWorks under minimal direction to provide analytical chemistry skills and support within a mass spectrometry laboratory, or research setting. Responsible for the engineering and technical operations of the organization, managing or performing scientific research. Conducts chemical and physical laboratory tests using instrumental techniques in making qualitative and quantitative analyses.
What You Will Do
Prepares biological samples by performing simple chemical derivations and analyzes samples by mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance. Performs sample preparation, such as tissue extractions and chemical derivatizations. Obtains LC/MS, GC/MS and NMR data using existing protocols and helps to validate new protocols.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This lab studies the regulation of metabolism and its role in disease. The position reports to a faculty member in the Center for Human Nutrition, UT SW Medical Center (Dallas, TX), and will work with a team of senior members of the group.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree In chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or other engineering-focused majors
- <1 year Zero (0) to four (4) years year related experience
Benefits
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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