TEMP - Lab/Research Support (IBB Mass Spec - Proteomics Core Laboratory)

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience's mission (IBB, https://bioresearch.gatech.edu/) is to build a community across Georgia Tech and its partner institutions that catalyzes, cultivates, and deploys interdisciplinary research and education in bioengineering and biosciences for economic and societal benefit. This position is part of IBB's Core Facilities (https://bioresearch.gatech.edu/core-facilities/overview).

The position will support daily operations in the Systems Mass Spectrometry - Proteomics Core Facility, delivering high-quality proteomic services to internal and external research teams. Primary duties include biological sample preparation, high-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) calibration and upkeep, routine data acquisition, and general laboratory maintenance.

Provide support services in the operation and maintenance of an academic or research laboratory to include performing analyses; setup, operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment; and maintaining stock of supplies. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic and/or research faculty members, staff and students This position typically will advise and counsel: lab users This position will supervise: NA

Job Duty 1 -
Setup, operate and maintain instruments and other equipment used in performing lab tests and experiments.

Job Duty 2 -
Order supplies and materials as required; maintain records.

Job Duty 3 -
Setup laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations.

Job Duty 4 -
May clean instruments, glassware and other lab equipment.

Job Duty 5 -
Prepare and process laboratory samples for use in assigned tests.

Job Duty 6 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma

Required Experience
Up to two years of job related experience

• Prior experience working in a mass spectrometry or proteomics core facility.
• Familiarity with liquid chromatography systems (nanoLC / microLC) and mass spectrometers (e.g., Thermo Fisher Orbitrap, Bruker timsTOF).
• Basic familiarity with proteomics data processing software (e.g., MaxQuant, Spectronaut, Proteome Discoverer, Skyline).

Please attach cover letter and resume as PDFs and name cover letter file as "Last Name, First Name - Cover Letter" and resume file as "Last Name, First Name - Resume".

Sample Preparation & Processing

• Perform standard and complex proteomics sample preparation workflows, including protein extraction, quantification (BCA/Bradford), reduction/alkylation, and enzymatic digestion (e.g., trypsinization).
• Execute sample cleanup and desalting procedures (e.g., C18 StageTips, solid-phase extraction).
• Assist with isotopic or isobaric labeling protocols (e.g., TMT, SILAC) and sample fractionation techniques as required.

Instrument Operation & Upkeep

• Perform routine calibration, tuning, mass accuracy checks, and quality control (QC) runs on LC-MS/MS systems.
• Monitor instrument performance and liaise with service engineers for routine maintenance or repair visits.

Data Acquisition & Quality Control

• Set up and run standard data acquisition methods (e.g., DDA, DIA, PRM/MRM).
• Monitor LC-MS run quality and perform initial data checks using standard bioinformatics software.
• Document protocols, experimental logs, and instrument parameters accurately.

General Lab Operations & Inventory

• Maintain inventory of reagents, columns, solvents, and lab supplies; place purchase orders as needed.
• Prepare common mobile phases, mass spectrometry-grade buffers, and standard solutions.
• Maintain laboratory safety protocols, manage chemical and biological waste disposal, and keep track of incoming client samples.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.

Atlanta, GA
Anticipated hourly range of up to $23.13 per hour will be commensurate with qualifications.

Standard Enhanced + 9 Panel Drug Test

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit: https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest