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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility Lab Manager, Center for Biomedical Research Support in Austin, Texas
Provide services and collaborative research in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, including proteomics and metabolomics.Consult with users on experimental design and follow up after experiments are completed. Conduct associated protein/peptide enrichment, digestion and labeling protocols.Use purchased and freeware software to process proteomics and metabolomics data for identification and quantitation. Prepare results and deliver to users electronically within the expected turnaround time.Train users in self-service operation of lab equipment and MALDI mass spectrometer.Operate and do routine maintenance on the lab HPLCs and mass spectrometers.Manage lab supplies, purchase needed items and keep track of inventory and stocking. Oversee lab safety compliance. Contribute to lab functioning by preparing income/expense analyses, laboratory safety reports, and organizing lab space. Manage data backups.Work with director to develop budget, manage accounts, and set rates. Supervise junior personnel.Follow developments in the field of proteomics and metabolomics to communicate with users and propose new assays and technologies. Design, test and implement new service protocols and software for data analysis pipelines. Propose new instrumentation to add to facility and evaluate options. Collaborate with faculty on original research. Engage in grant writing and contribute to publications. Provide educational workshops and trainings in related areas. Engage in outreach activities.Other duties as assigned.