LCMS Engineer

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

• 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 with in 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 be required.
• 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).