The Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry Facility at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to fill an immediate, full-time position as a Metabolomics Research Associate.

Responsibilities:

• Direction and execution of collaborations and fee for service small molecule analysis projects, including targeted and untargeted metabolite profiling, development of quantitative methods, small molecule structure elucidation, as well as metabolite extraction and separations
• Assisting a Staff Scientist with the preparation of samples for proteomics analysis
• Troubleshooting and routine maintenance of instrumentation
• Training of junior staff and facility users
• Tracking customer fees and creating project cost estimates
• Basic chemical/biochemical laboratory tasks
• Contribute substantially to publications
• Optimize laboratory protocols and instrumentation
• Other duties as assigned

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and interactive research environment
• Excellent Organizational skills
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Live the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience with contemporary mass spectrometric and chromatographic instrumentation and associated software required
• Experience with biochemical and molecular biological techniques is a plus

Submission:

• Cover letter that describes past research experience
• CV
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

About the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center:
Founded in 1998, The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Our focus is scientific research at the nexus of food, energy and the environment to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. We assemble interactive teams of scientists and develop unique platforms to discover underlying principles about how plants work. We then convert that knowledge into useful crops and products, and partner with organizations that are best positioned to solve problems where they exist around the world. The Centers work is funded through competitive grants from many sources, including the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is proudly an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Danforth Center are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It is our policy that the Danforth Center does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin and status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. As a federal contractor, the Danforth Center is required to comply with the 2021 Executive Order mandating full vaccination status of employees by December 8, 2021 unless the employee is legally entitled to an accommodation due to physical disability or sincerely held religious belief. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact Human Resources, at 314-587-1033 for further assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

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