Mass Spectrometry Specialist University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha - NE - US Salary: USD55,400 - USD83,100 Apply here: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c2b1d7fe129ef7a5 **Requisition Details** ----------------------- GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION **EEO Statement:** UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. **Location** Omaha, NE **Requisition Number:** Staff_14648 **Department** Biochem and Molecular Biology 50000510 **Business Unit** College of Medicine **Reg-Temp** Full-Time Regular **Work Schedule** As directed by supervisor **Remote/Telecommuting** No remote/telecommuting opportunity **Position Summary** The Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Specialist is an experienced biochemist with broad experience in mass spectrometry maintenance, sample preparation and analysis workflows. The Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Specialist will work with Prof. John LaCava and his lab members, coordinate national and international collaborations at the direction of Prof. LaCava, and engage with additional technical specialists as may be needed to assist in all stages of projects, including design, development, and analysis of mass spectrometry experiments performed in via the LaCava lab. The Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Specialist will be principally responsible to the LaCava lab LC-MS/MS infrastructure and related lab management, working closely with various scientists, graduate students, industry representatives, service technicians, as well as other key academic and industry collaborators. **Position Details** ***Additional Information*** **Posting Category** Research - Non Academic **Working Title** Mass Spectrometry Specialist **Job Title** Research Technologist L3 **Salary Grade** RA22S **Appointment Type** B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY **Salary Range** $55,400 - $83,100/annual **Job Requisition Begin Date** 04/09/2026 **Application Review Date** 04/20/2026 **Review Date Information:** Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. Required and Preferred Qualifications **Required Education:** Bachelor's degree **If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)** Scientific Field (Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of experience) **Required Experience** 3 years **If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:** Experience in research laboratory setting to include usage with mass spectrometry. (Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of experience) **Required License** No **If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?** **Required Computer Applications:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint **Required Other Computer Applications:** **Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics including but not limited to sample preparation, data acquisition for multiple instrument configurations, data analysis and instrument quality control/maintenance. Strong organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, the ability to work well in a collaborative research environment, and well-developed critical thinking and analytical skills are required. **Preferred Education:** None Preferred **If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:** **Preferred Experience:** Mass spectrometry experience to include experience with maintenance of hybrid Orbitrap mass spectrometers, methods for differential proteomics, analysis of posttranslational modifications, targeted and untargeted proteomic and metabolite analysis, data interpretation. **Preferred License:** No **If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:** **Preferred Computer Applications:** Microsoft Outlook **Preferred Other Computer Applications:** FragPipe, DIA-NN, Spectronaught, MaxQuant, Perseus, R and/or Python **Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** Experience and strong competence with mass spectrometry and downstream data analysis with a proven ability to implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Working knowledge of Apple and PC computer systems, standard Microsoft and Adobe software, FragPipe, DIA-NN, Spectronaught, MaxQuant, Perseus. Ideally capable of (at least) basic scientific programming in R and/or Python. **Email to a Friend** https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/97357