Senior Research Scientist- Proteomics Innovation Laboratory

$74,263 – $110,000

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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. One of the world’s most respected comprehensive centers devoted exclusively to cancer, we have been recognized as one of the top two cancer hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.

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The Proteomics Innovation Laboratory at Sloan Kettering Institute (SKI) in New York City is seeking to hire an expert in mass spectrometry-based proteomics. We aim to recruit a dynamic, innovative and motivated Senior Research Scientist to provide state-of-the-art proteomic expertise to innovate and support projects across SKI. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing proteomic experiments, developing LC-MS based proteomics methods and work on cutting-edge approaches (i.e. single cell proteomics, immunopeptidomics, etc). Approaches include, but are not limited to, proteomics, phosphoproteomics, interaction proteomics, targeted proteomics and chemoproteomics. Close collaboration with other scientists to design experiments is required. Expertise in proteomics, data analysis and protein biochemistry, a proven track record in proteomics and knowledge of high-resolution mass spectrometry instruments HPLC systems is preferable.

This role provides an opportunity to join a highly dynamic and interdisciplinary team with opportunities to implement innovative research. The Senior Research Scientist will join a state-of-the-art laboratory with comprehensive expertise in mass spectrometry-based proteomics.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Strong written/verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with scientists working in other disciplines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Communicate results effectively to a cross-functional team
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to multiple projects in parallel with learning agility and scientific rigor
• Record of scientific accomplishments, as indicated by peer-reviewed publications and presentations
• Expertise in mass spectrometry-based proteomics, including proteome profiling, PTM, protein-protein interaction, chemoproteomics, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate data and to think creatively about experimental design
• Working knowledge of statistics as it applies to experimental design and ability to conduct data analysis using different software (e.g., Perseus, GraphPad Prism, etc.)
• Experience with working in an interdisciplinary team of scientists in a highly collaborative environment
• Track record of methodological innovation
• Experience with a scripting language (R, Python, etc.) is preferred
• Experience in targeted proteomics (PRM/SRM) is preferred
• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of research experience in academia and/or industry in proteomics/mass spectrometry

Salary: $74,263 – $110,000.

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