Lead LC-MS Method Development & Oversight

ZRT Laboratory; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ZRT Laboratory in Oregon is seeking an LCMS Technical Director to oversee all LC-MS method development, troubleshooting, and technical oversight while supporting laboratory operations and management.

You will serve as a technical expert for LCMS testing operations, research projects, and commercial development initiatives, and collaborate with Laboratory and Mass Spectrometry Managers to provide technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Doctorate with minimum 5 years post-graduate LCMS experience in a commercial/clinical lab OR
• Master's with minimum 10 years post-graduate LCMS experience in a commercial/clinical lab
• Management experience strongly preferred; presentation and communication experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: conduct advanced troubleshooting for LCMS instrumentation and protocols; supervise LCMS testing operations per CLIA/NYDOH regs; ensure projects stay on schedule
• Data Management & Analysis: handle complex LCMS data; communicate results to clinical team; write clinical monographs; review QA reports
• Production Duties: perform sample prep, analysis, documentation; support operational decisions; coordinate between staff and leadership
• Research & Development: oversee LCMS method development, improvement, validation; lead research with partners
• Professional Development & Communication: present LCMS research; speak at conferences; maintain current LCMS knowledge; mentor staff

Skills

LCMS troubleshooting

LCMS maintenance

method development

data analysis

leadership

Education

Doctorate in biochemistry / analytical chemistry

Master's in biochemistry / analytical chemistry

Tools

LC-MS instrumentation

Job description

ZRT Laboratory in Oregon is seeking an LCMS Technical Director to oversee all LC-MS method development, troubleshooting, and technical oversight while supporting laboratory operations and management.

You will serve as a technical expert for LCMS testing operations, research projects, and commercial development initiatives, and collaborate with Laboratory and Mass Spectrometry Managers to provide technical leadership.