LCMS Chemist - Analytical Lab Specialist (Onsite)

Actalent; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 75,768,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Scientist to support analytical chemistry laboratory tests and facility activities in Hazelwood, MO. This onsite contract role focuses on analytical testing, instrument coordination, documentation, and sample management while upholding quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemistry, 3–5 years in analytical labs, experience with HPLC, LC-MS, GC, spectroscopy, and GMP/data integrity practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field
• 3–5 years of laboratory, technical, or operations support experience in an analytical environment
• Working knowledge and experience of analytical techniques and instrumentation, including HPLC, LC-MS, GC, spectroscopy, and titration
• Strong understanding of laboratory documentation practices and controlled-document management
• Graduate degrees in science
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated laboratory environment
• Hands-on experience with LC-MS instrumentation
• Knowledge of GMP and data integrity principles
• Experience authoring and maintaining laboratory SOPs and quality records

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain analytical chemistry instrumentation, including HPLC, LC-MS, GC, spectrometry, and titration systems
• Perform analytical testing activities, such as routine laboratory analyses, analytical method development, and validation
• Troubleshoot instrument and laboratory issues and coordinate maintenance activities as needed
• Draft, review, revise, and maintain controlled documents, including SOPs, analytical methods, forms, work instructions, and laboratory records
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately, legibly, and in compliance with applicable quality standards
• Coordinate laboratory logistics and operational activities to support testing schedules and project timelines
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and promote a safe working environment

Skills

HPLC

LC-MS

GC

Spectroscopy

Titration

Documentation

GMP

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Graduate degree in science

Tools

LC-MS instrumentation

Analytical instruments (HPLC, GC)

Job description

Actalent is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Scientist to support analytical chemistry laboratory tests and facility activities in Hazelwood, MO. This onsite contract role focuses on analytical testing, instrument coordination, documentation, and sample management while upholding quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemistry, 3–5 years in analytical labs, experience with HPLC, LC-MS, GC, spectroscopy, and GMP/data integrity practices.