Discovery Bioanalytical Scientist

Description The Biopharma LC-MS/MS lab team uses LCMS (Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry) techniques to conduct sophisticated sample preparation to meet bioanalytical needs for drug discovery and preclinical studies, including bioanalysis of drugs and metabolites, biomarkers, and active endogenous compounds in biological fluids and tissues. Common duties include but not limited to;

- Independently sets up and operates LC-MS and automation instrumentation, including problem identification and resolution. May perform routine and non-routine maintenance, as necessary.
- Design and execute all phases of assigned projects including sample preparation (extractions, enrichments/affinity capture, digestions), method development and qualification for LCMS, troubleshooting, data analysis and report generatio
- May serve as lead chemist on projects, overseeing a small group of technical staff, with minimal supervision.
- Help to design experiments, provide work instructions and technical training to more junior scientific staff in daily activities
- Be responsible for client communication related to study conduct
- Participates in writing, revision, and review of SOPs and methods for compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Be responsible for timeline adherence and communication of status to management as required
- Ensure compliance of study activities with pertinent portion of study protocol, SOPs & regulatory requirements
- Be able to setup and change instrument configurations for various LCMS methods
- Prepare data summaries for senior scientists to aid in client updates
- Act as a technical expert for all aspects of process design and problem solving

Skills biochemistry, mass spec, mass spectroscopy, liquid chromatography, lc-ms, Chemistry, wet chemistry, biological samples Top Skills Details biochemistry,mass spec,mass spectroscopy,liquid chromatography,lc-ms,Chemistry Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Ph.D. with 2+ years of industry or Post Doc experience
- open to Masters with 4+ years experience
- 5+ years running LC-MS instrumentation
- Analytical chemistry background
- Large molecule experience. They will support large molecule study
- Project Management skills- will oversee PK portfolio. Will work on fast PK. Time mgt skills is critical for deadlines to be met
- Work with others- lead the team and oversee the whole project (will work with a group of chemists who are doing the extractions and data analysis) Lead Scientis will be doing data review and oversee chemists to make sure data quality is good. Manage the project not the team.
- any experience with high volume work is a plus!

Experience Level Expert Level
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 $43.27 - $57.69/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.

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