Mass Spectrometry Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £34,610 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Exeter, Devon |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | University of Exeter |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Q08126 |
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Technical Strategy and Operations
This exciting part-time (0.8 FTE) permanent Mass Spectrometry Specialist role is available immediately within Technical Strategy & Operations. Part of the Department of Biosciences in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, based in the Biocatalysis Building on the Streatham Campus, Exeter.
Summary of the role
We are seeking a Mass Spectrometry Specialist to join the University of Exeter’s Mass Spectrometry (MS) Facility, which provides analytical support to academic and commercial research across biosciences and life sciences technology.
The facility supports Exeter’s research priorities and serves as a core platform for externally funded collaborations, including contract and commissioned research. Following a £1.7M investment from the BBSRC 24ALERT scheme and the University, the MS Facility will soon install a new high-resolution liquid chromatography (LC)-MS/MS instrument interfaced with an automated hydrogen-deuterium exchange (HDX) system, enhancing capacity for proteomics, structural studies, and metabolomics. The facility is also equipped with LC-triple quadrupole MS/MS and GC-quadrupole time-of-flight MS/MS instruments, supporting a broad range of quantitative and untargeted workflows.
As a Mass Spectrometry Specialist, you will be responsible for the daily operation of these instruments, including maintenance, troubleshooting, method development, quality control, and data interpretation. You will also support project design and costing, offer technical guidance to facility users, and contribute to training and compliance procedures.
In addition, you will coordinate the provision and usage of laboratory resources—including space, financial records, equipment, and consumables—and contribute to the delivery of analytical services for both internal academic and external commercial research projects. A strong working knowledge of health and safety protocols is also essential for this role.
Strategic importance of the role:
This post plays a key part in the University’s strategy to further develop the ISO 9001-accredited Mass Spectrometry Facility, supporting high-quality academic outputs, industrial collaborations, and growth in commercial services. By ensuring operational excellence and maintaining ISO 9001 standards, you will contribute directly to Exeter’s research reputation, financial sustainability, and engagement with strategic partners.
We are looking for an individual with demonstrable expertise in mass spectrometry, who can work independently while contributing collaboratively to research projects, and who brings excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast-growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further Information
Please contact Prof. Nicolas Smirnoff N.Smirnoff@exeter.ac.uk or Dr Raif Yuecel r.yuecel@exeter.ac.uk.
This role may be subject to additional background screening.
The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focusing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website.
This exciting part-time (0.8 FTE) permanent Mass Spectrometry Specialist role is available immediately within Technical Strategy & Operations. Part of the Department of Biosciences in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, based in the Biocatalysis Building on the Streatham Campus, Exeter.
Summary of the role
We are seeking a Mass Spectrometry Specialist to join the University of Exeter’s Mass Spectrometry (MS) Facility, which provides analytical support to academic and commercial research across biosciences and life sciences technology.
The facility supports Exeter’s research priorities and serves as a core platform for externally funded collaborations, including contract and commissioned research. Following a £1.7M investment from the BBSRC 24ALERT scheme and the University, the MS Facility will soon install a new high-resolution liquid chromatography (LC)-MS/MS instrument interfaced with an automated hydrogen-deuterium exchange (HDX) system, enhancing capacity for proteomics, structural studies, and metabolomics. The facility is also equipped with LC-triple quadrupole MS/MS and GC-quadrupole time-of-flight MS/MS instruments, supporting a broad range of quantitative and untargeted workflows.
As a Mass Spectrometry Specialist, you will be responsible for the daily operation of these instruments, including maintenance, troubleshooting, method development, quality control, and data interpretation. You will also support project design and costing, offer technical guidance to facility users, and contribute to training and compliance procedures.
In addition, you will coordinate the provision and usage of laboratory resources—including space, financial records, equipment, and consumables—and contribute to the delivery of analytical services for both internal academic and external commercial research projects. A strong working knowledge of health and safety protocols is also essential for this role.
Strategic importance of the role:
This post plays a key part in the University’s strategy to further develop the ISO 9001-accredited Mass Spectrometry Facility, supporting high-quality academic outputs, industrial collaborations, and growth in commercial services. By ensuring operational excellence and maintaining ISO 9001 standards, you will contribute directly to Exeter’s research reputation, financial sustainability, and engagement with strategic partners.
We are looking for an individual with demonstrable expertise in mass spectrometry, who can work independently while contributing collaboratively to research projects, and who brings excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast-growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further Information
Please contact Prof. Nicolas Smirnoff N.Smirnoff@exeter.ac.uk or Dr Raif Yuecel r.yuecel@exeter.ac.uk.
This role may be subject to additional background screening.
The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focusing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website.
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