Bioanalytical Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry Post-Bachelor Student

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and report results back to the team at weekly meetings.
• Contribute to different projects ranging from characterizing chemical exposure, understanding biological effects of chemical/non-chemical stressors, and developing bio-sample analysis including method development, data acquisition, and data processing.
• Act as a member of the Biochemistry and Biotechnology Group (B-TEK) and as a member of the mass spectrometry team.
• Participate in crafting peer-reviewed publications and grant proposals.
• Attend seminars and other LANL functions to expand knowledge base and broaden interests.
• Participate in networking and social events.

Requirements

• General background in biology, chemistry, or analytical sciences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and effectively execute new laboratory skills.
• Demonstrated competency with computers and software applications for word processing, data processing, and data visualization.
• Ability to maintain and record work performed, data obtained, as well as write and follow detailed protocols.
• Ability to understand and present research results clearly and succinctly in both written and oral formats.
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week on a consistent schedule.
• Ability to manage time and see tasks to completion.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, analytical science, or related technical field obtained at the time of hire or within the past 3 years but have not yet been accepted and enrolled in further graduate programs.
• Demonstrated experience with analytical techniques, particularly mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography.
• Demonstrated experience with biological sample preparation leading to quantitative/qualitative results.
• Knowledge of any coding languages (e.g., R or Python), other statistical data processing packages, or mass spectrometry data packages.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills through presentations at regional/national conferences and peer-reviewed publications.
• Desire to report work in peer-reviewed publications and assist in the grant proposal process.

Training/Certifications

None

Education/Experience

A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, analytical science, or related technical field obtained at the time of hire or within the past 3 years but have not yet been accepted and enrolled in further graduate programs.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with analytical techniques, particularly mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography.
• Demonstrated experience with biological sample preparation leading to quantitative/qualitative results.
• Knowledge of any coding languages (e.g., R or Python), other statistical data processing packages, or mass spectrometry data packages.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills through presentations at regional/national conferences and peer-reviewed publications.
• Desire to report work in peer-reviewed publications and assist in the grant proposal process.