Senior LC-MS Scientist — GLP Bioanalytical Method Lead

Actalent; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave

Telehealth services

On-site amenities

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a LC-MS Principal Research Scientist to lead pre-clinical GLP bioanalytical method development, validation, and sample analysis using triple quadrupole LC-MS/MS systems. The role requires strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities include method development, validation, and analysis, as well as preparing high-quality reports and maintaining data integrity in a GLP environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of GLP laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and scientific expertise for LC-MS/MS method development and validation.
• Lead pre-clinical GLP bioanalytical study method development and sample analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GLP, FDA ICH M10, ALCOA+ and related guidelines.
• Communicate with clients and internal teams on study progress and results.
• Prepare study and laboratory documentation for in-lab analyses.

Skills

LC-MS/MS proficiency

GLP experience

Client communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Immunology, Biology, Chemistry

Master’s or PhD in a scientific discipline

Tools

Shimadzu LC-MS systems

SCIEX LC-MS/MS instrumentation

Watson data management software

Job description

Actalent is seeking a LC-MS Principal Research Scientist to lead pre-clinical GLP bioanalytical method development, validation, and sample analysis using triple quadrupole LC-MS/MS systems. The role requires strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities include method development, validation, and analysis, as well as preparing high-quality reports and maintaining data integrity in a GLP environment.