- Job area
- Research & Development
- Category
- Corporate
- Location
- Marcq-en-Barœul, France
- Contract type
- Permanent Contract
Job description
Part of the Analytical Science and Discovery team, proteomics is a recently established activity. With a view of activity growth, we are looking for a junior scientist (Engineer or master’s degree or PhD) specialized in proteomics. You will contribute to the success of R&D projects through the proteome characterization necessary for the development of new processes and new products.
You will be responsible for the application of proteomics workflows to various projects from sample preparation, LC-MSMS analyses, to data processing and interpretation, as well as proteomics results presentation. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic candidate with solid technical and organizational skills, coupled with a strong collaborative spirit.
Responsabilities:
- Plan and perform experiments: sample preparation, LC-MS/MS method setting for data acquisition, data treatment and interpretation with results validation
- Organize and manage research data using an electronic laboratory notebook.
- Respect deadlines, demonstrate scientific initiative by revising and adapting experiments based on the requests and expected results.
- Responsible for equipment management (implementation, maintenance, follow-up procedures)
- Propose and implement new innovative technologies/methodologies, improving proteomic current workflows,
- Communicate the results, report on your activity and participate in the alignment of experimental activities and project needs.
- Contribute to the general organizational tasks of the laboratory such as the inventory of consumables, functional control of equipment, etc.
- Contribution to information sharing and communication within the analytical team as well as the various interdisciplinary project-based groups.
Qualifications
Qualification / Skills :
- Bac + 5 (Engineer or master’s degree or PhD) in analytical chemistry or biochemistry, specialized in the analysis of proteins and peptides using mass spectrometry.
- Young graduate, you have completed a significant internship or have significant first professional experience in proteomics ideally applied in the domain of system biology approach to analyze the dynamics of proteins in living systems.
- Experience in sample preparation for proteomics approaches including subcellular fractionation, protein extraction and purification, dosage, protein enrichment and separation techniques, optimization of enzymatic digestion, peptide desalting, fractionation, and enrichment when required.
- Experience in handling high-resolution mass spectrometers (specifically Thermo Orbitrap instruments) to define adapted acquisition methods.
- Familiar with proteomics softwares and tools for untargeted (Proteome Discoverer, Peaks software) and targeted (Skyline) analyses, as well as other bioinformatics tools and databases. Experience in both in qualitative and quantitative proteomics.
- Data integration and validation, with summing up into the main conclusions.
- Good communication and writing skills, especially in English.
- Good general knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Soft skills :
- Interaction and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
- Intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.
- Initiative, organization skills, autonomy, rigor, and reliability.
Company description
A key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a 2,7 billion euro turnover, and established on all continents, counts 11,000 employees and more than 96 nationalities. On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food, health, naturalness and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms.
To nourish 9 billion people, in a healthy way, in 2050 by making the most of our planet’s resources is a major and unprecedented issue. We believe that fermentation is one of the most promising answers to this challenge.
Lesaffre – Working together to better nourish and protect the planet.