Senior Chemist
16 hours ago
Farmingdale
Job Title: Senior Scientist – LCMS/GCMS Location: Farmingdale NY Type: Contract (Full-Time) with benefits About the Role: This is a "plug-and-play" role supporting immediate project demands, with a focus on mass spectrometry (LCMS/GCMS). The ideal candidate will be comfortable stepping into a high-throughput lab environment, managing long instrument runs, and supporting junior staff while troubleshooting instrumentation issues as they arise. Key Responsibilities: • Perform analytical testing using LCMS and/or GCMS, • Set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot complex mass spectrometry instrumentation (LC, GC, MS), • Operate under GLP/GMP or ISO lab standards, maintaining accurate records and data integrity, • Collaborate with other scientists to meet testing timelines and quality metrics, • Provide guidance and technical troubleshooting support to junior technicians, • Assist in optimizing methods, workflows, and instrument performance, • Flexibility to work longer instrument runs (12–15 hours) or evening/weekend shifts as needed, • Adhere to all safety and compliance protocols in a laboratory setting Qualifications: • 5+ years’ hands-on experience with LCMS/GCMS, including method execution and troubleshooting, • Strong background in pesticide or food safety testing preferred, • B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related field (experience strongly outweighs education), • Prior experience in high throughput testing environments and familiarity with mass spectrometry workflows, • Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced lab, • Comfortable with flexible schedules, including early start times and occasional weekends Preferred Skills: • Hands-on experience with GC or LC instrumentation for residue or pesticide testing. Familiarity with laboratory QA/QC procedures and documentation, • Knowledge of regulatory standards in food safety, EPA, or FDA guidelines Schedule & Shift Details: • Preferred shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, • Open to alternative shifts: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, • Must be open to weekend availability based on instrument schedules Contract Benefits: • 8 PTO days + paid holidays (aligned with company calendar), • 50% Kelly-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, • Short-term & long-term disability options