Scientific Director, Metabolite Profiling Core Facility

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Description
SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR Koch Institute (KI) for Integrative Cancer Research-Metabolite Profiling Core Facility to support metabolism-based research projects in a variety of experimental models through the use of high-resolution accurate-mass liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. Responsibilities include overseeing and further developing the operation of a state-of-the-art facility consisting of targeted and untargeted metabolomics and lipidomics platforms using high-resolution accurate-mass liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC/MS); collaborating with and advising scientists at KI MIT Whitehead Institute and external institutions on developing and applying LC/MS-based metabolomic/lipidomic experiments to advance the research; consulting on experimental design analyzing and interpreting metabolomic/lipidomic data and developing new LC/MS-based assays as projects dictate; participating in grant writing and manuscript preparation and on the acquisition of new equipment to expand and advance scientific applications; and performing other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Ph.D. in biological/physical sciences or a related discipline;a minimum of fouryears ofresearch experience preferably in a biological/biomedical setting; comprehensive understanding of quantitative methods in mass spectrometry and metabolomics including instrument operation sample preparation and data analysis; experience with lipidomics or willingness/ability to learn; strong communication troubleshooting and problem solving skills; ability to collaborate with scientists to consult on experimental design data analysis and interpretation; supervisory experience; and ability to work as part of a team. PREFERRED: Working knowledge of Orbitrap systems and accompanying software understanding of the use of stable isotopes in tracing experiments and broad knowledge of high-resolution accurate-mass data analysis software.

12/12/2025

Required Experience:

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Posting DescriptionSCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR Koch Institute (KI) for Integrative Cancer Research-Metabolite Profiling Core Facility to support metabolism-based research projects in a variety of experimental models through the use of high-resolution accurate-mass liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. Re...