Parallel Squared Technology Institute (PTI) is a non-profit research institute aiming to catalyze a leap in protein analysis technology and use it to explore new biological frontiers. PTI supports open research and educational opportunities supporting rapid career development for scientists, engineers, and mathematicians.

Why? Protein dysfunctions directly cause many diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Yet, proteins remain understudied because of technological hurdles.

How? To resolve these limitations, PTI will develop mass tags enabling a new framework for multiplexed protein analysis by mass spectrometry towards achieving 100-fold increase in throughput. Scientists at and collaborating with the institute will use these gains to directly investigate disease mechanisms and resolve problems that have proven intractable for decades. Our proof of principle technology and strategies are outlined at: parallelsq.org.

New career opportunities

Members of PTI will be supported with industry-level resources to lead research projects and disseminate their discoveries and innovations to the broader biomedical community through frequent publications, presentations, and submissions to public data portals.

Summary of Position

We are looking for an experienced Mass Spectrometrist who will be working on maintaining MS instruments for running multitudes of samples for a variety of projects in addition to other responsibilities. In order to be seriously considered for this position, we require a cover letter as part of the candidate’s application.

Responsibilities

• You will setup, operate, and maintain mass spectrometers from multiple major vendors
• Inventory management and preparation reagents and samples
• Perform protein sample preparation
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results for internal and public presentation
• Preparation of lab reagents and media
• Communication with purchasing and may be responsible for negotiating with various vendors
• May manage MTAs, software licenses, service contracts, and other documentation
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in biology, biochemistry, or chemistry
• 5+ years of experience maintaning mass spectrometers,
• Demonstrated experience optimizing LC-MS/MS methods for bottom-up proteomics
• Demonstrated mastery of molecular & cellular biology techniques or chemistry techniques.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm & interest in biology and/or analytical chemistry
• High level of initiative and flexibility, excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and good time management skills
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mass spectrometry technological development (hardware or software).
• Proficiency with statistical and computational methods
• Proficiency with cell culture and sterile technique
  
  
  

We offer

• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
• Tuition reimbursement
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave; wellness allowance
• Generous time off + paid holidays