Research Technician for Mass Spectrometry

About the role

The Chemical Engineering Department at Stanford University, in collaboration with the Division of Chemistry, Engineering & Medicine for Human Health (ChEM-H), seeks a Research Technician to support the Abu-Remaileh lab. This position is crucial for conducting analytical work using mass spectrometry to support various lab operations and research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and execute complex LC-MS/MS workflows on state-of-the-art Orbitrap and triple quadrupole platforms.
• Rigorously sample preparation, instrument calibration, stringent quality control, and advanced data processing using specialized software to ensure quantitative rigor and reproducibility.
• Work with lab members with experimental design and sample preparation, ensuring high-quality, reproducible data.
• Collaborate closely with the PI and senior lab members to integrate new technologies and improve overall analytical performance.
• Develop new research protocols where appropriate protocols are not described in the literature or where modification or adaptation of standard procedures and protocols is required.
• Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; apply to ongoing research and development of new protocols.
• Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication, especially in the results section, and to publication of findings.
• Present ongoing work to colleagues and/or academic conferences.
• Oversee supply and equipment budget under supervision of principal investigator or business manager.
• Work with health and safety department to ensure lab complies with regulations and all required trainings.
• Serve as a technical resource for other research staff.
• Oversee the daily activities of the laboratory including lab maintenance; maintain lab stock, manage chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed.
• May assist with purchasing laboratory equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related scientific field and two years of relevant work experience; or Master’s degree in a related scientific field.
• Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
• Able to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• Able to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in lipidomics and/or metabolomics sample preparation and quantitative workflows.
• Experience developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LC-MS/MS acquisition methods (e.g., targeted MRM/PRM and/or untargeted approaches).
• Experience with mass spectrometry data processing and quantitative analysis software.