Job Posting Title:
Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility Lab Manager, Center for Biomedical Research Support
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Hiring Department:
Center for Biomedical Research Support
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes
The Center for Biomedical Research Support (CBRS) is a collection of 10 service centers that operates under the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors (OVPR) and broadly supports the research community on campus and externally. CBRS serves a central role across all of campus to provide access to cutting-edge technology, expert advice, and centralized services. CBRS is comprised of core facilities including Biomedical Imaging, Bioinformatics, Biological Mass Spectrometry, Biomedical Research Computing, Cryo-EM imaging, Genome Sequencing, Microscopy/Flow Cytometry and Mouse Genetic Engineering. In addition, CBRS provides laboratory support in the forms of stockrooms, electronics repair, and external services drop boxes.
The Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility provides services, self-service equipment, and collaborative research for the detection, characterization, and quantification of proteins and other biomolecules.
The Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility is seeking a manager with focus on proteomics expanding assays for used and evaluating new technologies and equipment.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.
Purpose
To provide services and engage in collaborative biological mass spectrometry experiments with users, maintain equipment, test and implement new services, present and publish research findings, assist in funding acquisition, develop educational offerings, and contribute to lab duties.
Responsibilities
Provide services and collaborative research in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, including proteomics and metabolomics. Consult with users on experimental design and follow up after experiments are completed. Conduct associated protein/peptide enrichment, digestion and labeling protocols. Use purchased and freeware software to process proteomics and metabolomics data for identification and quantitation. Prepare results and deliver to users electronically within the expected turnaround time. Train users in self-service operation of lab equipment and MALDI mass spectrometer. Operate and do routine maintenance on the lab HPLCs and mass spectrometers.
Manage lab supplies, purchase needed items and keep track of inventory and stocking. Oversee lab safety compliance. Contribute to lab functioning by preparing income/expense analyses, laboratory safety reports, and organizing lab space. Manage data backups. Work with director to develop budget, manage accounts, and set rates. Supervise junior personnel.
Follow developments in the field of proteomics and metabolomics to communicate with users and propose new assays and technologies. Design, test and implement new service protocols and software for data analysis pipelines. Propose new instrumentation to add to facility and evaluate options. Collaborate with faculty on original research. Engage in grant writing and contribute to publications. Provide educational workshops and trainings in related areas. Engage in outreach activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
PhD degree in proteomics, biochemistry, or a relevant field and 2 years’ experience with HPLC and mass spectrometry of proteins.
Experience in nanoflow HPLC and Orbitrap mass spectrometry instrumentation daily operation and troubleshooting.
Experience with SDS-PAGE gels, proteolytic digestion and protein identification and quantitation with labeled and label free approaches.
Experience with proteomics software for identification and quantitation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working in a team environment and collaborating with on- and off-site research labs.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to work independently and perform service work with expected turnaround and quality control.
Proven ability to conduct novel research with publication history as first author.
Demonstrated ability to support grant-funded research.
Supervisory experience.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Lab manager experience.
Programming experience.
Experience repairing HPLC and mass spectrometry equipment.
Experience with protein sample preparation protocols including lysis and enrichment.
Experience using Evosep.
Experience in metabolomics.
Core facility experience.
Experience with Spectronaut, Proteome Discoverer, MaxQuant, Scaffold, MS-Fragger and MALDI-TOF.
Salary Range
$78,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Lifting and moving
Required Materials
Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
