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Mass Spectrometry Applications Specialist

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14049
Department VCR Cores 50009275
Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
The Multiomics Mass Spectrometry (MMS) Core Facility Applications Specialist is an experienced analytical chemist with broad experience in mass spectrometry sample preparation and analysis workflows. The Applications Specialist works closely with the MMS Core Manager and Scientific Director and interacts routinely with UNMC investigators, scientists, graduate students, industry representatives, service technicians, as well as other key academic and industry collaborators to assist stakeholders in all stages of projects, including initial consultation, design, development, and analysis of experiments performed in the MMS Core. The Applications Specialist develops, implements, and validates new workflows, develops standard operating procedures, oversees support staff, assists with the preparation of manuscripts and grant applications, represents the MMS Core at scientific meetings, presents MMS core technologies and capabilities to potential core users, and assists the MMS Core manager in record keeping and billing.
Position Details
Posting Category Research - Non Academic
Working Title Mass Spectrometry Applications Specialist
Job Title Research/Ag Specialist
Salary Grade RA23S
Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range $60,500 - $90,800/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date 07/01/2025
Application Review Date 07/08/2025
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or related field.

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
Required Experience 3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience in a research laboratory setting.

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics including but not limited to sample preparation, data acquisition for multiple instrument configurations, data analysis and instrument quality control/maintenance. Strong organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, the ability to work well in a collaborative research environment, and well-developed critical thinking and analytical skills are required.
Preferred Education: Doctoral degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
Preferred Experience:
Mass spectrometry experience to include experience with methods for differential
proteomics, analysis of posttranslational modifications, targeted and untargeted metabolite analysis, data interpretation, as well as supervision of staff and/or students and overall laboratory management.
Preferred License: No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications: Working knowledge of PC computer systems, Prism, ProteomeDiscoverer, Spectronaut, MSStats, Python, R.
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience with mass spectrometry, shared resources and with a proven ability to implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
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Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have experience in a research laboratory setting?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * If you do have experience in a research laboratory setting, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Careerlink
    • Employee Referral
    • HERC
    • Indeed
    • Job Fair
    • Lincoln Journal Star
    • Linkedin
    • Omaha World Herald
    • UNMC Job Site
    • Facebook
    • NEWorks
    • Handshake
    • Other
  6. * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. C.V.
  2. Other Doc



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Full-time Employee
Date Posted July 1, 2025
Requisition Staff_14049
Located In Omaha, NE
Job Type Full-time Employee
SOC Category 19-4099.03 Remote Sensing Technicians
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