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RESEARCH SCIENTIST – PROTEOMICS
Van Andel Institute (VAI), is a leading independent biomedical research facility dedicated to determining the epigenetic, genetic, molecular and cellular origins of cancer, Parkinson’s and other diseases, and translating those findings into effective therapies. The Institute is home to more than 400 scientists and support staff that work in on-site laboratories and in collaborative partnerships that span the globe.
In 2018, VAI launched a new research program in Metabolic and Nutritional Programming, with the goal of improving health through prediction, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. At the center of this program was the establishment of the Metabolomics and Bioenergetics (MetaBio) Core, a state-of-the-art core facility using mass spectrometry to profile metabolic mechanisms of disease. We are seeking to hire a full-time RESEARCH SCIENTIST, PROTEOMICS, to expand the capabilities of the MetaBio Core to include Proteomics. In this role as RESEARCH SCIENTIST, PROTEOMICS, you will develop a mass-spectrometry-based proteomics platform at VAI, and provide scientific expertise and leadership in delivering proteomics services to VAI investigators and outside collaborators and clients.
IN THIS ROLE, YOUR PRIMARY DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING:
HOW TO APPLY
If you possess these attributes and enjoy working with motivated and driven people, we would welcome speaking with you and encourage you to APPLY TODAY! HTTPS://BIT.LY/3KOESL6
A cover letter describing your research interests, experience, and how you might contribute to the establishment of a Proteomics platform within the MetaBio Core.
An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
A list of 2-3 individuals who have agreed to act as references along with their contact details.
This position will be open until filled and will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. If you have any difficulty uploading your application or any questions, please email Megan Doerr at Megan.Doerr@vai.org.
_VAI IS ACTIVELY STRIVING TO DIVERSIFY ITS WORKFORCE AND STRONGLY ENCOURAGES QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS TO APPLY. VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) AND VIETNAM ERA VETERANS READJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE ACT (VEVRAA) EMPLOYER. _
AS VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE IS A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE EMPLOYER, ALL PROSPECTIVE NEW EMPLOYEES UNDERGO A URINALYSIS/DRUG TEST AS PART OF OUR PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS. PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES WILL ALSO UNDERGO A BACKGROUND CHECK (CRIMINAL HISTORY AND MISCONDUCT, EMPLOYMENT AND DEGREE VERIFICATION).
ABOUT GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Van Andel Research Institute is located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI which is the second-largest city in Michigan and the largest city in West Michigan. Grand Rapids offers a remarkable combination of cosmopolitan atmosphere and small-town warmth, known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community, and is ranked one of "America's Top 100 Places to Live."
Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids offers all the big-city excitement you would expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theaters, museums, sports and concerts. The safe and clean downtown is surrounded by an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods.
With a medical and life sciences industry boom, strong entrepreneurial activity, dedication to green building and living, and innovative employers, Grand Rapids' diverse economy continues to grow, offering endless career opportunities.
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