Research Assistant III

Job description

Position Summary This position will oversee all LC/MS and GC/MS instruments and accessories including routine maintenance; design, perform and report service analyses for Core clients; perform client-specific training of GC/MS and LCMS instrument users; perform preparation of samples for mass spectrometric analysis from biological and other sample matrices; report monthly use of instruments for billing purposes; maintain compliance with required safety training through MSU EHS; arrange for replenishment of essential laboratory supplies needed for sample preparation and sample analyses and dispose of wastes using appropriate safe procedures. Primary job duties include, but are not limited to: Applicants are expected to have strong verbal and writing English communication skills and working knowledge of basic principles and common practice of quantitative IMS and GC/MS including sample preparation, instrumental analysis, and data interpretation with at least one year of hands-on IMS and GC/MS experience. This is an off-dated position with an end date of two years from the date of hire. Extension is contingent upon mutual interest and the availability of additional funding. - Oversee...