<p>Job Title: LCMS Lead ScientistJob Description</p> <p>As an LC-MS Lead Scientist, you will oversee studies, ensuring that methods are ready, validated, executed, and documented to meet regulatory requirements. You will not work in the lab but will review data, act as the primary scientific point of contact, and coach team members while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Oversee bioanalytical study work of moderate complexity. </li><li>Sign off on reports and review/approve raw data. </li><li>Act as the primary scientific point of contact for studies. </li><li>Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders. </li><li>Provide scientific guidance and mentoring to team members. </li><li>Ensure methods meet regulatory requirements and are documented appropriately. </li><li>Engage with regulators for clinical or pre-clinical studies. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>B.S. or Masters in Life Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.). </li><li>2-5 years of experience working on LCMS. </li><li>Experience as a BioA Lead Scientist/Responsible Scientist/Principle Investigator in the Bioanalytical sector. </li><li>Proven data review/approval skills and method validation readiness. </li><li>Experience with Sciex Mass Spec and other analysis software. </li><li>Familiarity with GLP or GCP regulations. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience with Nautilus and Analyst software. </li><li>Knowledge of ICH or 28BMV regulatory guidance protocols. </li><li>Familiarity with FDA internal standards. </li><li>Small molecule experience in a BioA CRO regulated space. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>The role operates within a lab setting in the Bioanalytical team, which consists of around 100 employees, primarily lab-focused. The position is hybrid, requiring local residence with 2-3 days onsite per week. The team is expanding due to increased workload, with current team size at 16 and aiming for 18 in Madison. Travel is infrequent, with a maximum of 10% for potential client visits or conferences.</p> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, WI.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $110000.00/yr.</p> <p>Medical Plan* No Charge Laboratory Testing Benefit and physical therapy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA Disability Plan Short Term Disability (STD) Long Term Disability (LTD) Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Plans Basic Life Optional Life Dependent Life Optional AD&D Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)</p> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a hybrid position in Madison,WI.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.</p>