Staff Scientist - Metabolomics
Core
Develop and validate same-day quantitative metabolomics assays in a CLIA/CAP clinical lab and conduct research on gut microbiome metabolites using mass spectrometry.
Role type
Staff Scientist (Metabolomics)
Builds
Same-day diagnostic assays for gut microbiome health and research-grade metabolomics data
Domain
Biotechnology / Clinical Diagnostics / Microbiome Research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mass spectrometry (LC-MS, GC-MS), metabolomics, study design, data analysis, SOP development, BSL-2 safety protocols
Preferred skills
CLIA/CAP regulated environment experience, gut microbiome metabolomics, method development, complex biological matrices
Technologies
LC-MS, GC-MS
Responsibilities
Design studies and perform targeted/untargeted LC and GC-MS experiments; develop and validate quantitative same-day blood and fecal assays; maintain and troubleshoot MS instruments; author SOPs for sample handling and QC; lead scientific writing and publications; manage complex data sets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC