Senior Scientist (f/m/x) in Metabolomics and Tracer Analytics
Core
Establish and expand tracer metabolomics and fluxomics capabilities, supporting researchers across Helmholtz Munich and beyond by designing stable isotope tracing experiments and developing data analysis workflows.
Role type
Senior Scientist (IC) in Metabolomics and Tracer Analytics
Builds
Stable isotope tracing and flux experiment services, analytical methods, and data analysis workflows for metabolic flux modeling.
Domain
Life Sciences / Metabolomics / Fluxomics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Tracer metabolomics and metabolic flux analysis, LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS operation, mammalian cell culture, computational data analysis (R/Python), metabolic pathway interpretation, user training and supervision
Preferred skills
Experience with El-MAVEN, XCMS, MetaboAnalyst, INCA, or 13CFLUX2
Technologies
LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, R, Python, El-MAVEN, XCMS, MetaboAnalyst, INCA, 13CFLUX2
Responsibilities
Design and optimize stable isotope tracing and flux experiment services; Develop and apply data analysis workflows for isotopologue data and metabolic flux modeling; Perform and supervise metabolomics, lipidomics, and fluxomics analyses; Develop and maintain analytical methods, SOPs, and quality-control procedures; Advise researchers on study design and tracer selection; Support investigators in result interpretation and publications; Train and educate users in tracer metabolomics methodologies; Supervise and mentor scientific and technical staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities