Mass Spectrometry Positions


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Posting Date: October 22/2009

Senior Scientist, Proteomics (French below)

Caprion’s leading and proprietary proteomics discovery technology - CellCarta® - enables the discovery of novel targets for therapeutics development and the identification of novel protein biomarkers that can significantly reduce risk and enhance productivity and decision making in pharmaceutical research.

Caprion is a successful proteomics research company, providing services to many pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the US, Europe and Japan in many therapeutic indications.  Caprion is also a Clinical Proteomics Center for the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, contracted to identify and validate new diagnostics for globally important pathogens. The company has been in business since 2000 and has 35 employees, most of whom are scientists.  One of Caprion’s major investors is Covance, Inc., one of the worlds largest CROs.

Caprion is seeking a highly motivated and independent scientist experienced in protein and peptide analysis with a focus on chromatography and mass spectrometry.  The successful candidate will manage and perform studies that involve peptide profiling by LC-MS, peptide sequencing by MS/MS, and targeted peptide SRM.  Methods development and protocol documentation will also be important responsibilities.  This person will design and conduct research and interpret and report scientific results and must be able to work in close collaboration with a cross-functional team of scientists and bioinformaticians.  The candidate must have excellent oral and written communications skills and be able to prepare project reports and make presentations both internally and to clients. 

The qualified individual will possess a Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry or related field, along with 3+ years of relevant experience in protein or peptide mass spectrometry analysis, including sample preparation and data interpretation.  Direct management experience in life sciences is also desirable.  Knowledge of biomarkers in the context of pharmaceutical development is a plus.


Applicants can send their cvs/resumes to:


Caprion Proteomics Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
7150 Alexander Fleming
Montreal, Qc
H4S 2C8

Or email to:

careers@caprion.com



Scientifique Sénior, Protéomique

Grâce a sa découverte technologique CellCarta®, Caprion est principalement axé sur la découverte de nouvelles cibles pour les développements thérapeutique et l’identification de nouvelles protéines biomarqueurs qui réduisent les risques de façon significative, et permettent d’augmenter la productivité et la confiance dans les prises de décisions au niveau de la recherche pharmaceutique.

Caprion est une compagnie qui réussit dans le domaine de la recherche protéomique, fournissant des services à plusieurs compagnies pharmaceutiques et biotechnologiques aux Etats-Unis, en Europe, et au Japon dans divers domaines thérapeutiques. Caprion est également un centre protéomique clinique pour le NIAID (National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases), dans le but d’identifier et valider de nouveaux diagnostiques pour d’importants microbes pathogènes globalement importants.  La compagnie est en affaires depuis 2000 et se compose de 35 employés, dont la plupart sont des scientifiques. Un des investisseurs majeur de Caprion est Covence Inc., une des plus grandes compagnies CRO du monde.

Caprion est à la recherche d’un scientifique très motivé et indépendant, possédant une expérience dans l’analyses des protéines et des peptides, avec un focus particulier sur la chromatographie et la spectrométrie de masse. Le candidat devra contrôler et exécuter des études de profilage peptidique par LC-MS, de séquençage peptidique par MS/MS, et finalement de ciblage peptidique par SRM. Le développement de méthodes et la mise en place de protocoles seront aussi des responsabilités non négligeables. La personne concevra et conduira la recherche ainsi que l’interprétation et la documentation des résultats obtenus. Elle devra être capable de travailler en étroite collaboration d’une équipe composée de scientifiques et de bio-informaticiens. Le candidat doit avoir une excellente communication écrite et parlée, être capable de rédiger des rapports de projets, et faire à la fois des présentations internes et aux clients.

Le candidat doit posséder un Ph.D. en Chimie, biochimie ou un domaine similaire, avec au moins 3 années d’expérience pertinente dans l’analyse par spectrométrie de masse de protéines et de peptides, incluant la préparation des échantillons et l’interprétation des données. Une expérience de gestion dans le domaine des sciences de la vie est souhaitée. La connaissance de biomarqueurs dans un contexte de développement pharmaceutique est un plus.


Posting Date:  October 21/2009

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Mass Spectrometry
University of Illinois


A full-time postdoctoral research associate position in bioinformatics is available in the laboratory of Prof. Sandra Rodriguez Zas at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (http://bighorn.animal.uiuc.edu).

This quantitative mass spectrometry (MS) position involves the integration of neuropeptide sequence and mass spectrometry data with bioinformatics tools in a web-based suite of resources for the advanced analysis of mass spectrometry experiments.

The postdoctoral associate will use analytical strategies to mine tandem mass spectrometry data and will be responsible for data modeling and analysis and database design and implementation. The successful applicant will prepare manuscripts and presentations, will assist the principal investigator in mentoring graduate students and grant preparation.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. and in-depth understanding of various proteomic techniques including liquid chromatography (LC), MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS, LC-Fourier transform MS, electrospray ionization (ESI)- Quadrupole Time-Of-Flight (QTOF) MS- and tandem MS. Experience with mass spectrometry analysis software, statistical software (e.g. R, SAS), and programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, C++, Java) is required. Candidates must have a publication record in peer-reviewed journals or track record of academic productivity, excellent oral and written communications skills in English, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Applications must include a cover letter describing candidate experience and career goals, a CV and two reference letters to Dr Sandra Rodriguez Zas at rodrgzzs@illinois.edu.

Salary commensurate with experience and fringe benefits including health insurance are included within this position.

In its 2010 rankings, U.S.News & World Report's America's Best Colleges rated Illinois as the number 9 public university and the number 39 national university.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The administration, faculty, and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

                                       


    

Posting Date:  October 21/2009

Graduate Research Assistantship in Computational Mass Spectrometry
University of Illinois


Description:
A graduate research assistant position in bioinformatics is available in the laboratory of Prof. Sandra Rodriguez Zas at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (http://bighorn.animal.uiuc.edu). The research project involves the advanced analysis of mass spectrometry experiments and integration of mass spectrometry data with bioinformatics tools in a web-based suite of resources.

Candidates must have a M.Sc. or B. Sc. degree and understanding of proteomic techniques such as liquid chromatography (LC), MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS, electrospray ionization (ESI)- Quadrupole Time-Of-Flight (QTOF) MS- and tandem MS. Experience with mass spectrometry analysis software, statistical software (e.g. R, SAS), and programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, C++, Java) is a plus. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communications skills in English, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Applications must include a cover letter describing candidate experience and career goals, course transcripts, a CV and two reference letters to Dr Sandra Rodriguez Zas at rodrgzzs@illinois.edu.

Salary commensurate with experience and fringe benefits including health insurance are included within this position.

Of the 416 institutions in the U.S. and Puerto Rico who award Ph.Ds, Illinois ranked eighth in the total number of Ph.Ds awarded in 2006 (Inside Higher Ed). In its 2010 rankings, U.S.News & World Report's America's Best Colleges rated Illinois as the number 9 public university and the number 39 national university. The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) ranks the University of Illinois as 25th in the World (2006); 3rd World rank in Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences (2007); 19th World rank in Life and Agriculture Sciences (2007); 20th World rank in Natural Sciences and Mathematics (2007)

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The administration, faculty, and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
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