Analytical Instrumentation Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Analytical Instrumentation Scientist

About the Role

Build your expertise in analytical instrumentation, metrology, and mass spectrometry in a hands-on bioanalytical laboratory. This role focuses on keeping LC-MS and HPLC instrumentation performing at its best through operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, and technical support.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with instruments, figuring out why something isn't working, and becoming the go-to technical resource for laboratory equipment .

• Set up, operate, and monitor LC-MS and HPLC systems .
• Perform routine instrument maintenance, calibration, and metrology activities .
• Troubleshoot equipment and analytical issues to minimize instrument downtime.
• Monitor instrument performance and help identify potential problems.
• Document maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and instrument status.
• Support scientists and chemists with instrument-related questions and issues.
• Assist with investigations involving instrument errors or analytical performance.
• Help coordinate instrument availability and utilization across the laboratory.
• Gain additional hands-on training in mass spectrometry, metrology, and advanced troubleshooting .

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field .
• Hands-on experience or exposure to HPLC, LC-MS, chromatography, or analytical instrumentation .
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with an interest in understanding how laboratory instruments work .
• Interest in metrology, calibration, preventative maintenance, and instrument troubleshooting .
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Additional experience troubleshooting or maintaining analytical instrumentation is a plus.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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