Mass Spectrometry Research Officer, Chemistry

Mass Spectrometry Research Officer, Chemistry

Primary Purpose: This specialist position is responsible for enabling research, teaching, and development for all researchers using the Mass Spectrometry (MS) suite of instruments at the Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre (SSSC). The specialist will serve as a member of the Department of Chemistry in partnership with the SSSC, provide training as a secondary specialist in the SSSC Surface Science Suite (emphasis on X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy), and manage the MS suite—including maintenance, operational management, and execution of MS services and research duties. Current equipment includes four mass spectrometers (MALDI‑Q‑TOF, LC‑Q‑TOF‑MS/MS, LC‑TOF, and GC‑TOF) and new instruments may be added over the lifetime of the position. The Research Officer must quickly become proficient with any new instrumentation and provide maintenance support.

Nature of Work: The role works in the SSSC alongsi...