Senior Metabolomics Assay Specialist

Job Title: Senior Metabolomics Assay Specialist

Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote — Work From Home

Level: Senior

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Metabolomics Assay Specialist to provide technical oversight, analytical data review, and methodological support for metabolomics testing and research programs. This role focuses on evaluating assay performance, reviewing analytical workflows, interpreting metabolite profiling data, and supporting the quality and consistency of complex biochemical datasets. The successful candidate will bring expertise in metabolomics, analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, chromatography, and laboratory quality systems, with the ability to collaborate effectively with research, laboratory, bioinformatics, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of targeted and untargeted metabolomics assay programs across research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and related applications.
• Review metabolomics assay designs, analytical protocols, sample preparation strategies, and data acquisition plans.
• Evaluate analytical workflows involving liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS), gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and other relevant platforms.
• Review nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy data and workflows where applicable.
• Assess metabolite identification, annotation, quantification, and classification approaches.
• Review chromatographic separation, mass accuracy, retention time consistency, signal intensity, and analytical reproducibility.
• Evaluate calibration models, reference standards, internal standards, quality control samples, and batch acceptance criteria.
• Assess assay performance characteristics, including precision, accuracy, sensitivity, selectivity, linearity, recovery, and robustness.
• Review sample preparation and extraction protocols for their suitability in different biological matrices.
• Analyze metabolomics datasets to identify analytical trends, outliers, batch effects, and potential sources of technical variation.
• Review normalization, data transformation, missing-value handling, and quality control procedures used in metabolomics analysis.
• Coordinate with bioinformatics and statistical teams to support reliable interpretation of complex metabolite datasets.
• Evaluate analytical method validation, verification, transfer, and lifecycle documentation.
• Review deviations, unexpected analytical results, instrument performance issues, and laboratory investigation reports.
• Support the assessment of metabolite stability, degradation, storage conditions, and sample integrity.
• Coordinate technical discussions with research scientists, laboratory personnel, analytical development teams, and quality assurance stakeholders.
• Prepare technical review summaries, assay performance reports, analytical findings, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor developments in metabolomics technologies, analytical methods, data processing tools, and relevant scientific standards.
• Recommend improvements to assay design, analytical quality controls, data review practices, and reporting workflows.
• Support research and laboratory audits by reviewing technical records, analytical evidence, and controlled documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's degree or PhD in Metabolomics, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in metabolomics assay development, analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, or biochemical research.
• Strong understanding of targeted and untargeted metabolomics methodologies.
• Experience with LC-MS and GC-MS analytical workflows, including chromatographic separation and mass spectrometric detection.
• Familiarity with NMR-based metabolomics and complementary analytical techniques is advantageous.
• Knowledge of metabolite extraction, sample preparation, derivatization, and biological matrix considerations.
• Experience reviewing calibration, quantification, reference standards, internal standards, and analytical quality control data.
• Understanding of assay validation principles, analytical performance characteristics, and method transfer requirements.
• Familiarity with metabolomics data processing, peak alignment, metabolite annotation, normalization, and statistical analysis.
• Experience with analytical software, laboratory information management systems, and scientific data platforms.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems, data integrity, controlled documentation, and relevant research or GMP requirements.
• Strong analytical reasoning and ability to assess complex multidimensional datasets.
• Excellent technical writing, scientific communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to manage technical reviews and analytical projects across distributed research and laboratory teams.

What We Offer

• A fully remote working arrangement based in the UAE.
• Competitive compensation aligned with qualifications and technical expertise.
• Opportunities to contribute to advanced metabolomics research and analytical development programs.
• Exposure to modern mass spectrometry, chromatography, and biochemical data analysis methodologies.
• A collaborative scientific environment focused on analytical quality and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

Submit your CV highlighting your experience in metabolomics assay development, mass spectrometry, chromatography, analytical validation, and metabolite data analysis. Include examples of analytical platforms, biological matrices, or research programs you have supported.

Application Subject: Application – Senior Metabolomics Assay Specialist (UAE Remote)

Candidates should confirm applicable employment arrangements, residency requirements, and work authorization before accepting an offer.

Role boundary: This is a fully remote technical oversight, analytical data review, and documentation assessment position. Physical sample collection, handling, preparation, extraction, reagent processing, instrument operation, laboratory testing, and experimental execution must be performed by qualified local laboratory personnel in appropriately equipped facilities. The specialist reviews laboratory-generated data and provides technical recommendations without independently conducting physical laboratory procedures. Clinical interpretation, diagnostic conclusions, regulated reporting, research ethics approvals, and formal scientific or regulatory sign-offs must be completed or approved by appropriately authorized professionals.