Chemist II

Chemist II Job no: 539347 Work type:

Staff Full-Time Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:

Education/Training/Instructional Design, Grant or Research Administration, Physical/Mathematical Sciences Department:

16120100 -

LS-CHEMISTRY-GENERAL Classification Title:

Chemist II Classification Minimum Requirements:

Doctoral degree in chemistry or a closely related field; or a masters degree in chemistry or a closely related field and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in chemistry or a closely related field and three years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

Chemical Analysis & Testing:

Conducts experiments on samples submitted to MSREC; assist graduate students and post-doctoral associates in the analysis of data and experiments under the supervision of the MSREC director. Coordinate research findings and prepare detailed summaries for eventual submission of manuscripts for publication. Prepares samples for various MS analyses, including sample extraction, enzyme digestion, derivatization and other sample preparation techniques as needed.

Research & Method Development:

Develop new experimental methods. Research information to make recommendations for review by the MSREC Director and implement new techniques once approved by the MSREC Director.

Laboratory Operations & Maintenance:

Operation of mass spectrometers, and related auxiliary equipment (HPLC, speed vacuums, centrifuges, etc.). Scheduling maintenance or repair, performing routine maintenance and repair as appropriate, and ensuring proper tuning and calibrating is performed according to specific instrument requirements.

Data Management & Reporting:

Writing, keeping and creating any lab SOP's, methods or protocols, and safety documents as required by EH&S. Maintaining sample log-in/log-out records including monthly billing of internal and external users for rendered services.

Compliance & Quality Control:

Ensures all testing adheres to quality standards and maintains safety standards through laboratory audits.

Training & Supervision:

Trains students in sample preparation and self-operated instruments.

Expected Salary:

$53,000 - $57,000

Required Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in chemistry or a closely related field; or a masters degree in chemistry or a closely related field and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in chemistry or a closely related field and three years of relevant experience.

Preferred:

PhD in Chemistry, or closely related field. Ability in working with analytical sample preparation methods, analytical equipment and data analyses for biological and molecular samples is required. Prefer experience in wet laboratory procedures, sample preparation, solution preparation, biological sample handling techniques, and soft matter characterization. Ability to work independently in a multitask team-based environment with attention to detail, experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel / Word / PowerPoint), and excellent written and verbal communications skills are required. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

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01 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 14 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App