Mass Spectrometry Applications Specialist

Job description

Mass Spectrometry Applications Specialist

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14773

Department

Business Unit

Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

The Multiomics Mass Spectrometry ( MMS ) Core Facility Applications Specialist is an experienced analytical chemist with broad experience in mass spectrometry sample preparation and analysis workflows. The Applications Specialist works closely with the MMS Core Manager and Scientific Director and interacts routinely with UNMC investigators, scientists, graduate students, industry representatives, service technicians, as well as other key academic and industry collaborators to assist stakeholders in all stages of projects, including initial consultation, design, development, and analysis of experiments performed in the MMS Core. The Applications Specialist develops, implements, and validates new workflows, develops standard operating procedures, oversees support staff, assists with the preparation of manuscripts and grant applications, represents the MMS Core at scientific meetings, presents MMS core technologies and capabilities to potential core users, and assists the MMS Core manager in record keeping and billing.

Working Title Mass Spectrometry Applications Specialist

Job Title

Job Title Research/Ag Specialist

Salary Grade

Salary Grade RA23S

Appointment Type

Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range

Salary Range $63,100 - $94,700/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 06/01/2026

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 05/11/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or related field.

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required Experience

Required Experience 3 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience in a research laboratory setting.

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics including but not limited to sample preparation, data acquisition for multiple instrument configurations, data analysis and instrument quality control/maintenance. Strong organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, the ability to work well in a collaborative research environment, and well-developed critical thinking and analytical skills are required.

Preferred Education:

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or related field.

Preferred Experience:

Mass spectrometry experience to include experience with methods for differential proteomics, analysis of posttranslational modifications, targeted and untargeted metabolite analysis, data interpretation, as well as supervision of staff and/or students and overall laboratory management. Experience in MALDI imaging.

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications: Working knowledge of PC computer systems, Prism, ProteomeDiscoverer, Spectronaut, MSStats, Python, R.

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience with mass spectrometry, shared resources and with a proven ability to implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field? Yes

No

* Do you have experience in a research laboratory setting? Yes

No

* If you do have experience in a research laboratory setting, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).(Open Ended Question)

* Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint? Yes

No

* How did you hear about this position? Careerlink

Employee Referral

HERC

Indeed

Job Fair

Lincoln Journal Star

Linkedin

Omaha World Herald

UNMC Job Site

Facebook

NEWorks

Handshake

Other

* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.(Open Ended Question)

* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center? Yes

No

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