Berkeley Lab’s (LBNL ) Biological Systems and Engineering (BSE ) Division has an opening for a Senior Research Associate to assist with the implementation of analytical protocols required for metabolomics experiments.

In this role, you will assist with the employment of bench-scale analytical chemistry assays, sample preparation, and preliminary data analysis. As part of the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) and the Agile BioFoundry (ABF), you will join a multidisciplinary team of Analytical Chemists, Microbiologists, Molecular Biologists, and Chemical Engineers to support metabolic engineering experiments with the use of metabolite sample preparation, cell culturing, and molecular biology techniques.

This position has an anticipated start date of December 5, 2023.

What You Will Do:

• Support bioanalytical research with biological sample analysis (metabolite, carbohydrate, lipid, or fuel related products, etc.) via mass spectrometry-based analytical methodologies.

• Provide preliminary data analysis via various analysis platforms (e.g Agilent Technologies Mass Hunter Qual and Quant, Profinder, etc.) and assist with cross-cutting technologies.

• Contribute to metabolomics methods development efforts.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve problems pertaining to high-end analytical instrumentation, biological sample preparation and experiments.

• Train scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students on metabolomic data analysis software tools and instrumentation.

• Provide guidance to other members of the team or project.

• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of analytical instrumentation.

• Assist in metabolic engineering experiments with the use of metabolite sample preparation, cell culturing, and molecular biology techniques.

• Assist in efforts to track sample movement in cross-divisional collaborations.

• Maintain documentation (laboratory notebooks, technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses).

• Prepare reports and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as requested.

• Participate in research group meetings.

What is Required:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent knowledge/training) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated hands-on experience with analytical techniques including HPLC-UV/vis, LC-MS, GC-MS, and GC-FID or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with bioanalytical data analysis including HPLC-UV/vis, LC-MS, GC-MS, GC-FID.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with biological sample preparation including metabolic quenching and metabolite extraction techniques.

• Strong analytical skills including the ability to troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to learn and implement new experimentation techniques.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including experience maintaining detailed and accurate record-keeping of daily laboratory operations.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to work autonomously and as part of a diverse collaborative team.

Desired Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree (or equivalent knowledge/training) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.

• An understanding of biochemistry, microbial metabolism, and physiology.

• Hands-on experience with cell culturing and molecular biology techniques.

• Experience with automation via liquid handling robots.

Notes:

• For first consideration, please submit a resume by October 24, 2023.

• This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.

• This position is expected to pay $64,056 to $81,600 per year for job code 381.2. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group. 

• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.

• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

• This position will be performed onsite at Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI)/ Emeryville Station East (ESE) — Bldg. 978, 5885 Hollis St., 4th floor, Emeryville, CA 94608.

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