Senior Analytical Chemist

Compunnel Inc.; Zionsville (IN); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Indiana is seeking a Sr. Laboratory Technician for a 12+ month contract. The role requires managing routine maintenance of analytical instruments, particularly LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS systems, and involves GLP compliance. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in analytical instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting. This position operates Monday to Friday, offering a pay rate of $40 to $45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience with analytical instrumentation maintenance, cleaning, upkeep, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with quantitative LC-MS/MS for small molecules.
• Ability to follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Responsibilities

• Manage routine maintenance for LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS systems.
• Coordinate with vendors for repairs and upgrades.
• Assist with software upgrades for LC-MS/MS.
• Order supplies for method development.
• Perform routine lab support tasks and maintain records.
• Prepare support documentation per GLP.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation maintenance

LC-MS/MS systems experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Quantitative weighings

Understanding of GLP regulations

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Laboratory Technician - (Only Local Candidates Required)

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46077

Shift: Monday – Friday; 40 hours week; 8:00am-5:00pm

Pay Rate: $40 - 45/hr on W2 (all inclusive)

Base Pay Range

$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Manager Note: We are specifically looking for candidates that have substantial analytical instrumentation maintenance/cleaning/upkeep/troubleshooting experience. This instrumentation experience is mainly for LC-MS/MS systems, but other experience could be applied to our lab. Daily calibration checks were listed on numerous resumes, but isn't really applicable to our needs. Anyone that has experience in PM/IQ/OQ/PQ of analytical instrumentation would be a good fit.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage routine maintenance for several instrument systems including LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, electronic and mechanical pipettes, sample grinding/preparation, evaporators, etc.
• Coordinate with internal resources and external vendors to repair, maintain, and upgrade instrumentation.
• Assist with major LC-MS/MS software upgrade initiative tied to Windows 11 compliance, requiring coordination with external and internal partners to schedule, upgrade, and validate each instrument.
• Order supplies required for performing method development and assist with maintenance of equipment needed for this task.
• Follow specific protocols to perform routine lab support tasks: equipment maintenance and validation; instrument cleaning and performance verification; computer systems validation; LC-MS/MS batch setup and execution; mobile phase preparations; comply with all laboratory safety procedures, GLP Standards, and all other study‑specific or pertinent regulatory agency requirements; maintain neat, accurate, and complete records.
• As needed, follow Good Laboratory Procedures (GLP) and prepare related support documentation.
• Maintain catalog and GLP documentation with respect to chemical standards and solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with quantitative weighings, solution preparations for various analytical techniques.
• Quantitative LC-MS/MS analytical experience in small molecules.
• Understanding of GLP regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to effectively interact with a diverse group of customers, peers, and R&D regulatory and residue experts.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Research and Science

Industries

Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing