Research Technician C

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Mass Spectrometer management (70%)• Assist in assay preparation, aliquoting samples, labeling tubes• Assist in setting up mass spectrometer for running samples, preparing solution, entering sample information, run conditions• The technician may need to modify existing analytical mass spectrometry protocols• The technician will assemble mass spectrometry data generated from GCMS and LCMS instruments into spreadsheets for analysisLaboratory management (30%)• Sample Management• He/she will interact with the customer to receive samples.• Manage sample location in the freezer using the SIMC freezer management program• SIMC accounting• Responsible for ordering for all mass spectrometric assays, standards and chromatographic supplies.• Manage iLAB accountThe person will:Perform a moderate number of simple or moderate technical procedures;• Require only infrequent guidance;• Frequently be responsible for ordering supplies;• Occasionally be responsible for requesting quotes and information for purchasing equipment for the laboratory;• Occasionally modify technical procedures;• Occasionally train or guide other lab members;• May occasionally operate, maintain and troubleshoot complex, high tech equipment;*• May modify experimental protocols;• Occasionally analyze and interpret data;• May occasionally make written contributions to papers and grant proposals;*• An understanding of moderately complex scientific literature and moderate understanding of research goals and rationale is required.• May not be applicable.QUALIFICATIONS:• Required to have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a related science or equivalent skills and related experience, and 2 to 4 1/2 years of related experience.• The technician should have some experience in gas chromatographymass spectrometry (GC/MS) and/or liquid chroamtography/mass spectrometry analysis (LC/MS). He/she should have some training in setting up and runnning GC-MS and LC-MS analysis under established protocols to be able to assist Staff Scientist in mass spectrometry operations. Experience in handling chemicals and standard lab equipment preferred.• Good organizational and communication skills are essential.Hiring Rate: $30.10 Post Probationary Rate: $30.63 Job Rate: $31.58 About Us:Stable Isotope and Metabolomics Core (SIMC) Facility, ES-DRC, Irwin J. Kurland MD PhD , Director, Yunping Qiu, PhD, Operations ManagerArea of Research: Support for Einstein—Mount Sinai Faculty seeking to do metabolic/metabolomic studies and metabolite/lipid assays