Convergent Research

Mass Spectrometry Research Associate (multiple levels)

Watertown, MA

Sponsorship not specified$72k-$85kDetected 22 days ago

Machine LearningInventory ManagementResearchMass SpectrometryCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

Parallel Squared Technology Institute (PTI) is a non-profit research institute aiming to catalyze a leap in protein analysis technology and use it to explore new biological frontiers.

You will learn how to set up, operate and maintain mass spectrometers from multiple major vendors.
We're bringing together top talent from academia, industry, and startups to build a new model for innovative R&D.

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
Advanced degrees or >2 years of experience will be considered for Senior RA position.
Basic proficiency with biochemistry techniques or chemistry techniques.

Familiarity with analytical techniques, mass spectrometry preferred.
Familiarity with liquid chromatography.
Protein and peptide sample preparation and purification methods.
Who Will Love This Job
You are passionate about science and technology and are eager to work in a team environment.
You are committed to open science ideas and want to see your work disseminated broadly.
An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields.
Most employees have more than 20 plan options to choose from.

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance with many $0 premium options for you and your family with several national and regional providers.
Company-paid group life, AD&D, long- and short-term disability insurance
15 days PTO + 10 sick days per year
$5,000 per year educational reimbursement
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

parallelsq.org.
PTI's new approach requires synergy between a diverse team of chemists, machine learning engineers, biologists, and mass spectrometrists.
Alzheimer's disease and aging will be among the first focuses of this technology-driven research organization.
New career opportunities Members of PTI will be supported with industry-level resources to lead research projects and disseminate their discoveries and innovations to the broader biomedical community through frequent publications, presentations, and submissions to public data portals.
Summary of Position We are looking for either a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate who is interested in mass spectrometry.
This person will be working on maintaining MS instruments for running multitudes of samples for a variety of projects in addition to other responsibilities.
In order to be seriously considered for this position, we require a cover letter as part of the candidate's application.
We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce.

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