Mass Spectrometry Technician Job at Actalent, Madison, WI

  • Actalent
  • Madison, WI

Job Description

Mass Spectrometry Technician

Join a leading bioanalytical laboratory and become the go-to expert for LC-MS and HPLC instrumentation. In this hands-on role, you'll operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize analytical systems that support critical scientific studies while working alongside a collaborative team of chemists and study leaders.

What You'll Do
  • Operate and maintain LC-MS and HPLC instrumentation
  • Troubleshoot equipment and resolve technical issues
  • Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and instrument set-up
  • Support laboratory studies through analytical batch execution
  • Train and mentor scientists on instrumentation best practices
  • Coordinate instrument scheduling and maximize system utilization
  • Collaborate with chemists and study teams to ensure high-quality results
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related science field
  • Experience operating and troubleshooting HPLC instrumentation
  • Strong laboratory and problem-solving skills
  • Interest in analytical instrumentation and mass spectrometry
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment
Preferred
  • Experience with LC-MS or mass spectrometry
  • Experience supporting multiple instruments within a regulated laboratory environment
Why Apply?
  • Work with a large fleet of cutting-edge LC-MS instrumentation
  • Be a key technical resource within a highly collaborative scientific team
  • Gain exposure to bioanalytical studies and advanced analytical techniques
  • Growth opportunities with increasing technical and leadership responsibilities

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

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 without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work

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