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Senior Research Scientist, Protein Biologist - Agilent Technologies
Aug 04
Location: Santa Clara , CaliforniaCategories: Research Scientist
Website: http://www.agilent.apply2jobs.com
Position Description
Agilent Laboratories, Agilent Technologies’ central research laboratories in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Scientist for the Molecular Technologies Lab to research, develop and apply novel protein and proteomics analysis systems. Building on our successes in life science measurement technologies, we are applying prototype systems that push analytical technology to the next level in the context of leading edge life sciences research while exploring and creating innovative methods for the future.
Lead and actively pursue life sciences research as part of an innovative multidisciplinary team developing novel protein and proteomics measurement technologies for biological discovery and biomedical research. Lead the invention, development and testing of new proteomics methods for the next generation of Agilent platforms and establish and lead strategic collaborations between Agilent Labs and external researchers to validate and proliferate these novel methods. For example, conduct applied research into developing new experimental sample preparation, separations and detection methods for identifying and measuring proteins in complex mixtures such blood, serum, tissues and cell cultures. A particular current focus is on developing new methods for identifying biomarkers and validation methods for proteins using labeling reagents, liquid chromatography including traditional and microfluidics approaches, and mass spectrometric instruments such as QQQ and QTOF.
In the course of developing new applications, evaluate opportunities for creating new data analysis and visualization tools in order to provide an integrated solution for reducing and representing complex biological information in collaboration with Agilent Labs computational biology and informatics experts. Communicate progress and results to management and technical leadership, to selected external organizations and, when appropriate, to the general scientific community via presentations at scientific conferences and peer-reviewed publications.
Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Biochemistry or related field plus minimum 6 years postdoctoral experience (academic or industrial) or equivalent, with focus on protein-related work.
• Demonstrated success in envisioning, creating and pursuing programs based on broad, independently initiated strategic research directions related to use of proteomics for life sciences research.
• Demonstrated forefront achievements in life sciences research as evidenced, for example, by high profile peer-reviewed publications, patents or invited talks.
• Experience with proteomics methods, particularly immunoaffinity separations and Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry.
• Direct responsibility for utilizing emerging technologies for quantitative measurements of complex mixtures of biomolecules.
• Demonstrated leadership in initiating and pursuing successful collaborative biomedical research projects with interdisciplinary and inter-institutional teams.
• Strong problem solving and quantitative data analysis expertise.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in protein labeling and quantitation.
• Experience with protein fractionation/separation techniques.
• Experience with microfluidics-based separation technologies
• Familiarity analyzing large data sets and using bioinformatics tools.
Travel: 10% of the time
Job Requisition: 2022890
