"Spectrometrist - Department of Chemistry"

Spectrometrist - Department of Chemistry

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Job Summary

The primary function of this position is to facilitate mass spectroscopy experiments to support research in the School of Chemical Sciences. The Spectrometrist will train student users on the self-service and open access instruments according to the SOP's for the instruments. Other job responsibilities include handling chemical samples to be analyzed, operation and maintenances of mass spectrometers, and consultation with researchers who submit samples for analysis. An understanding of organic chemistry and basic electronics is necessary to fully participate in the process.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform GC-MS
• Perform MALDI analysis
• Perform low and high resolution EI, CI, and FI
• Routine maintenance of all above instruments - such as ion source cleaning, turning, calibration and consumable part replacement and other repairs as needed.
• Perform low and high resolution ESI service with Quattro Ultima and Synapt G2Si Mass Spectrometers
• Help the users for the sample preparation and answer the questions for the results. Communicating and consulting with students, faculty, and post-doctoral users about the services that he provides.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemistry or other relevant discipline with strong experience in mass spectrometry
• minimum of 2 years of experience in mass spectrometry

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in analytical chemistry or other relevant discipline with strong experience in mass spectrometry.
• hands on experience in MALDI sample analysis of large biomolecules and small molecules.
• MALDI imaging.
• MALDI instrument maintenance, especially with experience with Bruker MALDI instruments and Bruker Flex Analysis software.
• Hands-on experience with maintenance and operation of MALDI, HPLC/UPLCMS, GCMS instruments.
• Skills in chromatography, such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, TLC. Skills in sample preparation and clean up (buffer, detergent and salt removal, etc) of biological samples.
• Skills in sample preparation for LCMS, for example, experience with SPE, molecular weight, cut off membranes, etc.
• Effective communication skills
• Expertise in LCMS and GCMS quantification
• Expertise with data acquisition on and maintenance of ESI-MS instruments

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 to $70,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy.

This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on March 3, 2026. To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and use the Apply Now button on the posting. Upload a cover letter, resume and names/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials, including all relevant experiences. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.