LCMS Engineer I

Aliri; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aliri in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a skilled Lab Instrument Maintenance Specialist to support HPLC and mass spectrometry equipment. The role requires performing calibrations, preventive maintenance, data collection, and troubleshooting to ensure instrument reliability.

You will follow SOPs and safety guidelines, collaborate with team members, and contribute to audit readiness while maintaining quality documentation and records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field with 6-8+ years experience, OR Master's Degree with 5+ years, OR Ph.D. with 2+ years.
• Significant work experience may substitute for education.
• Understanding of laboratory operations and safety practices.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Attention to detail and prioritization.
• Ability to work with complex information in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database software.
• Project management and cross-functional problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism with senior staff, clients, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled calibrations and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record maintenance data.
• Review and sign calibration data to ensure SOP compliance.
• Use manuals, tech support, and internet for technical information on instrumentation.
• Work with computer-controlled instrumentation and various software applications.
• Attend safety training and maintain a safe work area.
• Respond to audit findings and support site locations as needed.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year

Carries out instrument repairs and calibration with appropriate SOPS and regulatory guidelines. Plays a key role in High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and mass spectrometer maintenance and instrument troubleshooting.

• Perform scheduled calibrations and preventive maintenance and non-routine repair procedures in support of scientific and laboratory equipment
• Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data developed during the performance of routine and non-routine maintenance activities
• Reviews and signs off calibration data performed by other staff members to insure compliance with SPOs and other documents
• Perform assignments with strict adherence to written standard operating procedures where required
• Accesses and uses all sources (e.g., manuals, tech support, internet, peers) for technical information to support familiar and unfamiliar laboratory instrumentation
• Work with computer-controlled instrumentation and multiple software applications
• May perform routine technical proficiency testing with additional lab staff
• Professional and effective in all interactions with peers and customers
• This position will generally support one specific local site; however, temporary assignments to other locations are possible
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures
• Attend all related company, department, and EHS required safety training annually
• Maintain a safe work area
• Assist with responding to audit findings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related Scientific field with 6-8+ years experience is required -OR-
• Master's Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or related Scientific field with 5+ years' experience is required -OR-
• Ph.D. or equivalent in Chemistry or related Scientific field with 2+ years experience is required
• *Applicable and significant work experience may be substituted for educational requirements
• General understanding of laboratory operations and support functions.
• General understanding of laboratory safety procedures.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• General understanding knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong prioritization and organization ability
• Ability to work with complex information
• Ability to function in a dynamic work environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Experience using database software
• Interdepartmental problem-solving skills
• Project management skills
• Professionalism in all communications and interactions with senior staff, clients, and regulatory agencies

Experience within a Contract Research Organization, drug development, mass spectrometry, bioanalysis or a laboratory setting preferred.

• May work with potentially hazardous substances.
• Mandatory immunizations and screening as required.
• Occasional work outside of normal operating hours may berequired.
• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and at standing bench top.
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).