Biochemist

The Proteomics Core Facility (PCF) at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Biochemist. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.  

• Maintain and update accurate records of daily experiments and results including research documentation.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance; ensure research supplies are kept stocked.
• Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and equipment.
• Prepare protein samples including in-gel, in-solution, on-beads digestion and 2D separation.
• Perform data acquisition on a Themo Fusion Lumos instrument and an Agilent 6230 LC-TOF instrument.
• Analyze data using Proteome Discoverer, Mascot, and MaxQuant software.
• Perform protein samples preparation for LC-MS/MS analysis.
• Report the results to core users.
• Present and communicate results with Project Team and staff.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data for experimental results; prepare tables and figures.
• Evaluate new technologies and instruments resulting in proposals for new screening strategies and novel assay formats.
• Conduct routine maintenance of the equipment. Machines are under service contract.
• Maintain accurate research records digitally.
• Write manuscript for publications, in collaboration with other team members and outside collaborators.
• Write and review technical protocols and reports documenting analytical development studies pertaining to assigned work.
• Extract proteins from cells and tissues.
• Conduct routine and non-routine sample preparation/extraction methods for a variety of biological matrices including but not limited to plasma, urine, skeletal muscle, and brain tissue.
• Prepare tables, figures, and experimental details for publications and present results at conferences.
• Analyze the experiment results and present findings in project meetings, laboratory, and outside meetings.
• Work with staff in the design, implementation, interpretation, and reporting of bioanalytical method development and sample analysis.

#SOAR

• Master’s degree in Biochemical Sciences
• At least 1 year of experience
• Hands on experience in Mass Spectrometry-based proteomic analysis
• Mass Spectrometry
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
• Matrix assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI)
• MaxQuant
• Proteome Discoverer
• Mascot

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