Mass Spectrometry Technician
On-siteOxford, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Conduct high-quality GC-MS and LC-MS analyses by selecting appropriate protocols for diverse sample types. Process biological samples, acquire and manage experimental data using specialized software and bioinformatics tools, and consult researchers on design and interpretation. Perform routine instrument maintenance, calibration, quality control, and troubleshooting while maintaining accurate logs and SOP compliance. Train users on data acquisition and analysis, manage supplier relationships for maintenance visits, and oversee inventory and stock levels. Ensure adherence to laboratory health and safety procedures and good laboratory practice.
Required Qualifications
- BSc degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or an equivalent discipline
- 3 years of experience in the operation, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of mass spectrometry instrumentation
- Experience with the operation, calibration, and troubleshooting of chromatography systems
- Experience preparing and processing biological samples for chromatographic and mass spectrometry analyses
- Experience with data processing and interpretation using mass spectrometry software packages
- You must have the right to work permanently in the UK
- willingness to travel as necessary
- You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate)
Desired Qualifications
- Specialist knowledge of GC-MS column selection and method optimisation appropriate to different analyte classes and sample types
- Experience with the operation and maintenance of a range of mass spectrometry instrument types
- Experience utilising R, MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for data processing, analysis and visualisation
- Relevant experience in metabolomics, plant science, environmental analysis, forensic analysis, clinical research, or related fields
- Experience in targeted and untargeted data acquisition and data analysis, and familiarity with suitable methodological approaches and software for each respective case
- Commercial awareness and relevant work experience in an industry setting, biotech startup, or comparable environment
- Experience working within a core facility, shared instrumentation platform, or similar environment
- Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
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