Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

The Molecular Metabolism and Disease Mass Spectrometry Core seeks a Laboratory Aid to assist in all aspects of coordinating and executing the daily functions of a bioanalytical mass spectrometry lab specializing in elucidating the molecular steps underlying the onset and progression of mammalian diseases. This is a temporary/on-call position expected to end in July 2025.

The duties required for this position will include:

· Assist the lab PI with the supervision of undergraduate research assistants.

· Independently plan and perform metabolite extractions from biological matrices.

· Independently plan and execute LC-MS based lipidomic and metabolomic analyses.

· Troubleshoot mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography instrumentation with guidance from the lab PI.

· Perform data analysis on large-scale “omics” datasets, including database searching, spectral interpretation, and univariate and multivariate statistical analysis.

· Log and track progress on facility user projects from on-campus and off-campus customers.

· Maintain laboratory supply inventories.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in a bioanalytical mass spectrometry core facility is required for this position. Additional requirements are knowledge equivalent to that which generally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Physiology, Human Biology, Neuroscience, Biological Science for Chemical Science or related discipline; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in standard laboratory procedures and safety requirements; may require software specific to the area of research. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Summary of Health Risks

Employees may work with or near human and/or animal blood and/or tissues; live animals; bio-hazardous chemicals and materials; viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens; radioactive materials; medical waste; and sharp implements.