Job description
Responsibilities:
- Independently perform sample preparation and LC-MS/MS analysis for metabolomics studies in accordance with SOPs.
- Apply DDA and DIA/SWATH acquisition strategies to ensure robust, reproducible, and high-quality data delivery.
- Ensure accurate documentation, traceability, and timely reporting of experimental and QC results.
- Proactively report project progress, abnormalities, and potential risks to team leads, and support troubleshooting to prevent project delays; professionally communicate QC results and address client inquiries.
- Operate, maintain, and monitor the performance of high-resolution mass spectrometers and LC systems, and report instrument issues as needed to ensure optimal performance.
- Support daily laboratory operations, including internal coordination, reagent and consumable management, inventory monitoring, and procurement assistance.
- Provide technical guidance and training to junior laboratory staff.
- Ensure strict compliance with laboratory safety regulations and 5S principles to maintain a safe, efficient, and well-organized work environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree (or above) in proteomics, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, molecular biology, or a related field; a Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant laboratory experience will also be considered.
Required Skills:
- Solid hands-on experience in metabolomics.
- Practical experience with high-resolution LC–MS/MS systems (e.g. Thermo Fisher Q Exactive HF-X, Orbitrap Exploris series).
- Ability to produce high-quality, well-documented data in accordance with SOPs.
- Willingness to travel to China for technical training, if required.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Cambridge
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 19-03-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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