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Senior Lab Support Engineer - LCMS

Richmond, Virginia, USAFull-time$100k2026-08-31 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Provides system analysis, maintenance, validation, and troubleshooting of LC/MS (Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) instrumentation in a bioanalytical laboratory setting.

Role type

Senior Lab Support Engineer (LCMS)

Builds

Supports the introduction and ongoing operation of laboratory instrumentation for clinical research and pharmaceutical analysis.

Domain

Life Sciences / Clinical Research / Mass Spectrometry

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

LC/MS instrumentation operation, Preventive and Remedial Maintenance, Calibration, Validation protocols, Vendor coordination, System documentation, Staff training

Preferred skills

Experience with Sciex and Thermo Fisher mass spectrometers

Technologies

LC/MS systems, relational databases

Responsibilities

Perform unit system Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Remedial Maintenance (RM) and Calibration; Develop/supervise instrumentation validation protocols; Prepare system specifications and documentation (SOPs, test plans); Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation; Train staff on new and existing equipment; Oversee installation of new instrumentation; Evaluate lab support records for compliance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties