Senior LCMS Chemist

Responsibilities:

• Lead advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and full lifecycle management (IQ/OQ/PQ) of complex analytical instrumentation, including LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS systems, in a regulated laboratory environment
• Drive instrument performance optimization by identifying root causes of technical issues, executing corrective actions, and minimizing downtime across multiple platforms
• Coordinate and oversee vendor-supported repairs, software installations, and enterprise-level system upgrades, ensuring validated implementation and regulatory compliance
• Execute and document instrument performance verification, system suitability, and computer systems validation activities in alignment with GLP standards
• Support high-throughput analytical operations through batch configuration, mobile phase and standard preparation, and strict adherence to controlled procedures
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure compliance with laboratory safety, regulatory, and quality requirements

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline (Bachelor’s strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise maintaining, repairing, and validating LC-MS/MS instrumentation in a regulated environment
• Proven experience performing IQ/OQ/PQ and supporting computer systems validation for analytical platforms
• Strong technical knowledge of mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, and associated data systems
• Experience working under GLP or similar regulatory frameworks with a high degree of documentation accuracy
• Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and perform in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the confidence to interface directly with vendors, IT, and cross-functional scientific teams