Metabolomics Jobs at Australian Universities

Technical Assistant - Metabolomics

The University of Melbourne Parkville Similar Jobs

Closing: 23-Jun-2024 Expired

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Responsibilities

Under general direction from senior staff contribute to MA project delivery, services and its aims of meeting deadlines and key milestones, through the provision of research support activities, including assisting with experiment designs, sample preparation, data acquisition, analysis/interpretation, presentation and documentation.
Operate and maintain advanced metabolomics-based liquid chromatography/gas chromatography - mass spectrometers (LC/GC-MS) and/or imaging MS laboratory instruments.
In collaboration with other MA colleagues, actively contribute to the maintenance of the facility to ensure optimal operations.
Provide high-level technical expertise, advice, assistance and training to clients in the use of MA metabolomics methodology (including experiment design, protocols, equipment and software tools).
Develop a clear understanding of the analytical service delivery role of the Metabolomics Australia and actively participate in the delivery of these services to all MA clients by producing and documenting protocols and high-quality data around metabolomics research and analytical methodologies, through working closely with Team Leads and other MA staff, reading relevant literature and attendance at meetings and seminars.

Requirements

Tertiary qualification with relevant work-related experience in analytical chemistry and biochemical assays, or equivalent in a related discipline
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in setting up instrumentation (for example LC/GC-MS and/or imaging-MS) as well as development, application, and documentation of new methods and capabilities to deliver high quality metabolomics analysis.
Proven ability to set up, monitor, maintain, as well as demonstrate and train others in the proper use of instruments/equipment/facilities and related methods for metabolomics analysis

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