MI/25/38 Mass Spectrometry Technologist

Key Details

Job ID:
MI/25/38
Role:
Mass Spectrometry Technologist
Salary:
£23,342 – £36,263 (dependent upon experience) per annum
Closing date:
11th November 2025

About the role

We are currently looking for a Mass Spectrometry Technologist within the Biological Mass Spectrometry facility. The aim of this post is to support all the protein/peptide MS service and development needs of CRUKMI research groups utilising protein chemistry, liquid chromatography, tandem mass spectrometry and associated data analysis.

About you

You should have a degree in biological or chemical science (or equivalent relevant experience). You should have relevant experience working in a research, service or analytical laboratory including the maintenance of equipment to pre-defined standards. Experience with nano liquid chromatography, tandem MS, Orbitrap MS, statistical analysis, bioinformatics and automation systems would be a significant advantage. You should have effective communication skills (both verbal and written), be able to keep comprehensive records and have great organisational skills with the ability to solve problems independently. You need a proven ability to contribute to projects both intellectually and practically including the analysis and interpretation of complex results.

Duncan Smith wearing a lab coat and adjusting mass spectrometry equipment
Paterson Building Scientific Administration

More information

Duncan Smith

Duncan is a highly experienced protein biochemist, liquid chromatographer and proteomics mass spectrometrist. He has twenty eight years experience in proteomics research in both academia and industry.

Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility

The Biological Mass Spectrometry facility’s remit is to support the protein and peptide mass spectrometry requirements of the CRUK Manchester Institute’s research groups. This support covers a whole spectrum of activities ranging from the provision of routine services, implementation of new technologies onsite, through to dedicated collaborations designed to develop novel applications enabling cutting edge cancer research. One major role of the facility is to enable cancer researchers by developing workflows beneficial to their research projects. The facility currently boasts three complementary nano-LC-MS-MS systems, which form the backbone of both service and development portfolios.

About CRUK Manchester Institute

Our aim is to understand the fundamental basis of cancer and apply that knowledge to developing new treatment strategies for cancer patients. Our advanced research programmes span a spectrum of cancer research, from the molecular and cellular basis of cancer through to drug discovery, translational research and clinical trials. rnThe Institute has access to outstanding laboratory facilities and exceptional core services, including next generation sequencing, microarrays, confocal microscopy, bioinformatics, histology and mass-spectrometry.

Duncan Smith
Biological Mass Spectrometry Facility
About CRUK Manchester Institute

How to apply

To apply for this position please complete the online application via ‘Apply Now’. Please ensure you detail the names of two referees and ensure you submit your application before the closing date specified.

For any informal enquiries about this post, please contact Dr Duncan Smith: duncan.smith@cruk.manchester.ac.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 11th November 2025.

Please note this vacancy will close for applications at 11:59 pm on the closing date specified.

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Why choose Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute?

The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, an Institute of The University of Manchester, is a world-leading centre for excellence in cancer research. The Institute is core funded by Cancer Research UK (www.cancerresearchuk.org),
the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world.

We are partnered with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe, which is located adjacent to the CRUK MI Manchester Institute in South Manchester. These factors combine to provide an exceptional environment in which to pursue basic, translational and clinical research programmes.

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