Senior Technologist - High Resolution Mass Spectrometry

Job description: Under the guidance of the Lead Technologist, the Senior Technologist will apply their specialist technical knowledge and skills to assist academic staff, students and other stakeholders access the analytical platforms, primarily ESI/MALDI High resolution–Mass spectrometry, available in the Science Faculty’s Mass Spectrometry Facility.

Specialist Portfolio: Mass Spectrometry Facility

• Provide management and oversight of the Bruker solariX XR high-resolution ESI/MALDI FT-ICR mass spectrometer 

• Provide specialist training and advice to users, supporting the collection, interpretation, and management of complex data

• Provide expert input into research project planning

• Develop or adapt as required, sample preparation protocols, mass spectrometry methods and data analysis workflows

• Identify and implement relevant new techniques, workflows, and software packages

• Post-graduate research qualification in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences or in a relevant field, and/or equivalent experience

• Experience: 4 to 5 years (post-graduation) including 1 to 2 years demonstrated experience in FT-MS analysis, in proteomics, MS-imaging, metabolomics or similar fields.

• FT-MS instrument maintenance, biological mass spectrometry, mass spectrometry data analysis, sample preparation techniques

• General laboratory skills (use of pipettes, centrifuges, balances etc)

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Ability to effectively communicate complex mass spectrometry concepts and results to a broad community of users

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)

• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme

• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

Job description: Under the guidance of the Lead Technologist, the Senior Technologist will apply their specialist technical knowledge and skills to assist academic staff, students and other stakeholders access the analytical platforms, primarily ESI/MALDI High resolution–Mass spectrometry, available in the Science Faculty’s Mass Spectrometry Facility.

Knowledge and Skills

This position is a 36 month fixed term, fulltime role.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The Faculty of Science’s Technical Services Team comprises over 100 technical staff providing specialist support to the Faculty’s academic staff and students across 9 of the 10 Departments. They contribute technical knowledge and expertise to research and teaching activities while ensuring the ongoing operation and compliance of a vast range of laboratories, workshops, teaching facilities, research equipment, vehicles, and boats.

The Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry Platform (LSMS) is a cross-faculty initiative hosted by the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, and the Liggins Institute to promote access to cutting-edge mass spectrometry services and data analysis relevant to Life Sciences research. One component of the LSMS Platform is the Mass Spectrometry platform hosted in the Faculty of Science Shared Research Equipment programme.

The niche team are made up of specialist professionals and academics who work closely together on site.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 23 April 2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Martin Middleditch, Lead Technologist (Mass Spectometry) m.middleditch@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information

Covid-19 Vaccination

The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students. All students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University’s vaccination policy here.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz 

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