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The Max Planck Institute for Brain Research (MPI for Brain Research) in Frankfurt/Main is a leading research institution in the field of basic biological and medical research, with a focus on understanding synaptic plasticity, neuronal coding and the functions of the brain’s circuits. Our institute has approx. 220 employees in three research departments and several research groups, as well as service units. Together with the MPI of Biophysics we operate a joint mass spectrometry lab to develop MSbased methods for projects at both institutes. For this lab, we look for a Technical Assistant (m/f/d) or Engineer (m/f/d) for Proteomics and LC-MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biophysics.
Job Responsibility:
Support and maintenance of LC-MS instruments, performance monitoring (calibration, tuning, QC measurements), instrument trouble shooting and cleaning
Routine sample measurements and data analyses (e.g. protein identification and quantification, determination of Mw)
Acquisition, evaluation and analysis of LC-MS data in scientific projects (shotgun proteomics, PTM/Phosphoproteomics, low-input proteomics, metabolomics)
Development of sample preparation and LC-MS methods for scientific projects
Requirements:
Completed education as a technical assistant (CTA/BTA), ideally with work experience
Completed university education as Engineer or Master/Diploma in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics or a similar subject
Experience using mass spectrometers and HPLC systems (ideally Thermo and Bruker)
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English for evaluation and presentation of scientific data and for exchange with our international colleagues
Ability to work accurately and independently
Team-oriented personality with excellent communication skills
Nice to have:
Experience in monitoring, maintenance and trouble-shooting of LC-MS systems
Experience using DIA and DDA methods, search engines and statistics
Bioinformatics skills and coding (e.g. R and Python)
Experience in working in a mass spectrometry facility
Knowledge of liquid handling automation
Experience in Lipidomics and Crosslinking-MS
What we offer:
Training on current instruments and analytical methods (proteomics, interactomics, proteome turnover, phosphoproteomics, ultrasensitive Proteomics)
An initial, fixed-term contract of two years with regulated working hours and the possibility of a permanent contract
Interesting, varied area of responsibility in a pleasant and friendly working atmosphere and an open-minded team
Employment with all the benefits of the civil service (TVöD Bund)
Further education and training in internal/external courses
Corporate pension plan [VBL]
Family service [PME]
Inhouse baby and kids room, on-campus child day care center
Corporate Health Management (e.g. company doctor, sport courses)
Inhouse Cafeteria and Bistro
Good connection to public transportation
Subsidy for the Germany job ticket
Company agreements on working hours, induction days and mobile working