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Position title: Senior Research Scientist
Company: Medical College of Wisconsin
Location: Milwaukee, WI

Summary of position: The Gundry Laboratory at the Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Research Scientist who will be responsible for method development and applications related to cell surface proteomics. The Gundry laboratory uses state-of-the-art mass spectrometry and bioinformatic methods to study cell surface glycoproteins and glycans for the purpose of developing new reagents for immunophenotyping, immunotherapy, and targeted drug delivery. Excellent analytical infrastructure with state-of-the-art mass spectrometry (Q Exactive, FusionLumos) and software are in place. To learn more about our research, visit www.gundrylab.com. Responsibilities include: Conduct research related to cell surface proteomic and glycoproteomic method development, including the implementation of automation for sample processing; Design and execute experiments related to discovery and validation of cell-type specific targets; Manage collaborative projects between our laboratory and other academic and industrial partners. This includes management of the project progress and preparation of summary reports; Act as a leader from the bench, driving research programs, strategies, and ideas to completion; Attend scientific conferences and present results as talks and posters; Summarize relevant research findings in publications.

Link to full description: http://www.gundrylab.com/positions/

Contact information: Rebekah Gundry; rgundry@mcw.edu

JOB TITLE: Senior Proteomics Scientist

LOCATION: International (remote working)

REPORTS TO: Chief Scientific Officer

START DATE: Immediately

SALARY: £35,000-£45,000

JOB REFERENCE: PS-NOV2018

DC Biosciences is looking to recruit a highly motivated and talented proteomics scientist to join their team. The vacancy will suit an experienced researcher looking to transition to biotech. DC Biosciences requires a scientist who is experienced in the analysis of quantitative proteomics data. Work at the company will cover liaising with clients to advise with designing experiments, analysis of acquired data, reporting and explaining results to clients in a didactic manner, as well as working to constantly update and expand the company’s proteomics portfolio. The person should be experienced with a variety of proteomics experiment designs (total proteome analysis, PTM enrichment, pull downs, etc.). Most datasets are expected to use Data Dependent Acquisition methods, but DC Biosciences expects occasional Data Independent Acquisition, target-specific (Serial/Multiple/Parallel Reaction Monitoring) or Intact Protein datasets. The role is for 12 months in the first instance, but with the opportunity to extend.

Role accountabilities

• The role will involve engaging with our pharma clients and assisting with experimental design of their proteomics projects
• Analysis of mass spectrometry / proteomic data
• Provide client support and data interpretation
• Contribute to internal and external R&D projects
• Presenting reports of the various proteomics experiments

Skills and knowledge

Essential

- PhD and/or postdoctoral experience in proteomics
- Proteomics data processing experience
- Available for occasional UK / International travel Desirable

Desirable

- Significant knowledge of Orbitrap MS systems
- Experience in MaxQuant (or similar, e.g. Proteome Discoverer, Peaks, Skyline)
- Knowledge of DIA data processing advantageous
- Good knowledge of cell and molecular biology.
- Bioinformatics experience
- Familiarity with pathway analysis software
- Scripting and/or coding experience (R preferred)
- A sound understanding of statistics

Valuable personal attributes

• Self-disciplined and structured
• A strong team player who is looking to be part of a small business team
• An enthusiastic and adaptable individual
• Demonstrates good communication skills

Details about the company can be found at www.dcbiosciences.com. Please send your CV and cover letter (PDF format) to Francesco Rao CSO, DC Biosciences Ltd. frao@dcbiosciences.com

The closing date for applications is 5th December 2018. Strictly NO agencies

JOB TITLE: Chief Scientific Officer / Scientific Director
LOCATION: Dundee, UK
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
START DATE: Immediately
SALARY: Competitive
JOB REFERENCE: CSO-NOV2017

DC Biosciences is looking to recruit a highly motivated and talented Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) / Scientific Director. The CSO/Scientific Director will lead development and implementation of the overall scientific strategy and oversee research operations to support it. The CSO/Scientific Director should be an accomplished scientist with a record of outstanding scholarship in the biosciences. DC Biosciences is particularly interested in candidates with experience in contract research organisation (CRO) or SMEs. The CSO will have the vision and relationship-building skills necessary to dramatically expand business and collaborations in the future.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall scientific operations
• Represents the organisation; conducts briefings and technical meetings for top management and clients as prime technical contact
• Provide client support and data interpretation
• Presenting reports of the various projects
• Budget management for scientific research programs and allocation of resources
• Monitors projects to achieve timely completion of projects
• Directs R&D activities of the company
• Communicates with clients regarding their projects
• Identifies opportunities for research initiatives and major funding opportunities and oversee the submission of grant proposals.
• Evaluates projects and technologies to be adopted and develops strategies to ensure effective achievement of scientific/business objectives

The Successful Applicant

• PhD in Biochemistry or related disciplines and proven management skill with at least 2 years industrial experience
• Experience in mass spectrometry based proteomics is desired
• Strong understanding of drug discovery is preferred
• Dynamic team player with positive attitude, self-motivated, hardworking and detailed-minded; strong communication and people skills to be able to motivate staffs to become solid team player- good mentorship. Able to make decisions swiftly
• A strong team player who is looking to be part of a small business team
• Excellent command of English, both oral and writing and good presentation skill
• Available for occasional UK / International travel
• Self-disciplined and structured
• A strong team player who is looking to be part of a growing SME
• An enthusiastic and adaptable individual
• Demonstrates good communication skills
• The ability to positively interact with the highest levels of research management in small and larger pharmaceutical companies, as well as with external partners and collaborators across academia, industry and other actors of the drug discovery and development landscape
• Requires proven organisational, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Details about the company can be found at www.dcbiosciences.com. Please send your CV and cover letter (PDF format) to Francesco Rao CSO, DC Biosciences Ltd. frao@dcbiosciences.com. Strictly NO agencies

Title: Senior Bioinformatics Information and Data Scientist
Company: Cell Signaling Technology
Location: Danvers, MA

Summary:
Cell Signaling Technology is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Information and Data Scientist to manage and utilize large amounts of data, and provide software support to solve biological problems involving database management, text mining, data curation, software engineering, and data science.

Link: https://careers-cellsignal.icims.com/jobs/1130/senior-bioinformatics-information-%26-data-scientist/job

Twitter: twitter.com/cellsignal

FB: facebook.com/cellsignal

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cell-signaling-technology/

Contact: Roxanne McGrath| roxanne.mcgrath@cellsignal.com |978-826-6060

Title: Senior Computational Biologist
Company: Cell Signaling Technology
Location: Danvers, MA

Summary:
Cell Signaling Technology is seeking a Senior Computational Biologist to join our fast-paced, nimble team and be responsible for analyzing complex mass spectrometry datasets. As a member of the Bioinformatics group the successful candidate will interpret public and proprietary protein quantification, interaction and posttranslational modification data to drive target selection, antibody development, and downstream biological analysis.

Link: https://careers-cellsignal.icims.com/jobs/1131/senior-computational-biologist/job

Twitter: twitter.com/cellsignal

FB: facebook.com/cellsignal

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cell-signaling-technology/

Contact: Roxanne McGrath| roxanne.mcgrath@cellsignal.com| 978-826-6060

There is an opening for a postdoctoral position (or Assistant Research Scientist) to perform biological mass spectrometry in collaboration with a number of outstanding investigators at the New York University School of Medicine and neighboring universities. The position will afford the opportunity to use quantitative mass spectrometry tools such as SILAC and TMT to study cell signaling in neurons. Other possible projects include the characterization of posttranslational modifications in neuronal proteins, characterization of biomarkers for neurodegenerative disease and cancer, and the identification and characterization of small molecules that are important for cell signaling and metabolism. The lab is equipped with a nanoflow LC-Thermo Electron LTQ-Orbitrap system, three ThermoFisher Q-Exactive mass spectrometers (including HF and HF-X), and a Bruker Autoflex MALDI-TOF. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Cell Biology with some experience in protein and/or small molecule purification/characterization and/or biological mass spectrometry and experience and/or interest in molecular neuroscience. Especially well qualified Masters level scientists will also be considered for the position.

Please address questions and/or a CV including the names of 3 references by e-mail to:

Thomas A. Neubert, Ph.D.
Professor and Director, NYU Protein Mass Spectrometry Core for Neuroscience
Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine
New York University School of Medicine

office telephone: (212) 263-7265
fax: (212) 263-8214
e-mail: thomas.neubert@med.nyu.edu

For more information about the lab click here. 

NYU School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.