Head of Mass Spectrometry Core Facility (m/f/d)

The Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) belongs to the „Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V. (FVB)“. The FVB is an institution of seven natural sciences research institutes in Berlin funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and the association of its federal states. The research institutes are members of the Leibniz association.

The Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) in Berlin is a non-university research institute that conducts basic research in molecular pharmacology and provides a vibrant and collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities for research and employees from all over the world.

We are looking for a

Head of Mass Spectrometry Core Facility (m/f/d)

(Ref 07/2026)

The fulltime position can be filled as soon as possible and is initially limited to two years with the option of becoming permanent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scientific, strategic, and operational management of the Mass Spectrometry Core Facility
• Leading, supervising, and further developing a multidisciplinary team of engineer and technicians
• Independently allocating resources—such as measurement time and data analysis—prioritizing projects, and ensuring an efficient workflow
• Independent development and enforcement of guidelines, such as workflows/standard operating procedures, user policies, protocols, and quality and safety procedures
• Ensuring high standards regarding laboratory and measurement performance, analytical quality, data integrity, and key performance indicators
• Independently managing the Core Facility’s budget
• Securing additional funding for equipment, infrastructure, and technology development
• Ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines, regulatory requirements, and laboratory safety standards
• Independently fostering a culture focused on quality, integrity, safety, and continuous improvement, e.g., through training, internal professional development, and active participation in the FMP’s internal and external communications
• Defining and implementing the scientific and strategic direction of the Core Facility to support the institute’s research priorities
• Supporting technological innovation through the evaluation and implementation of new mass spectrometry platforms, methods, and workflows
• Ensuring optimal performance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of equipment and analytical capabilities
• Providing scientific expertise in the areas of experimental design, method development, and data analysis by independently advising applicants on research questions and appropriate methods, contributing to the scientific research design, data analysis, and interpretation, as well as contributing to scientific publications
• Serving as the primary scientific point of contact for internal and external users of the Core Facility
• Establishing and strengthening research collaborations with partners from academia, clinical settings, and industry
• Supporting interdisciplinary research through joint project development

Your profile:

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Proteomics, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and extensive practical experience
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in proteomics with a proven track record of accomplishment, ideally involving low-abundance samples applications
• 8+ years of practical experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting LC-MS instrumentation
• A proven track record of success in method development and optimization in the field of LC-MS
• Ability to identify and implement state-of-the-art technologies to ensure the organization’s competitiveness
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for experimental design and data analysis
• Proven expertise in regulated environments and in the area of quality management systems
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills, including experience in personnel management and budget management
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with diverse user groups
• Demonstrated success in securing grants and fostering research collaborations
• Very good written and spoken English skills

We offer:

• An attractive environment in a pleasant, friendly working atmosphere with an excellent infrastructure.
• Compensation in accordance with the public collective bargaining agreement (TVöD Bund up to EG 15) including the usual social benefits, i.e. 30 days of vacation, annual bonus, company pension plan with the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL).
• In-house support for Fellowship applications.
• Work-life balance (certified by Audit Beruf und Familie) as well as flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working.
• Health offers on campus (courses, fitness center, etc.).
• Mobility offers such as job ticket, campus bikes and Jelbi station on campus.

We offer equal opportunities regardless of gender and welcome applications of disabled candidates. They will be preferred in case of equal qualification. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

For more information please contact:

Directorate: e-mail: direktorat(at)fmp-berlin.de.

Homepage FMP: http://www.fmp-berlin.de   

How to apply:

On the FMP homepage please go to “https://leibniz-fmp.de/job-opportunities” and click first on this advertisement and then on the button “Apply online”. Please combine your application documents including motivation letter, CV, (contact information for or) letters of reference and copies of degree certificates as soon as possible but not later than October 14, 2026. Applications will be considered upon submission.

We are looking forward to your application!