What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Systems Scientist position at Actalent?
Description
This lab adjacent role is critical to maintaining compliance and operational efficiency to a growing laboratory. The right candidate will bring both technical depth and compliance awareness, helping to stabilize and scale lab operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Instrument Qualification & Software Validation
o IQ/OQ/PQ processes
o Validation of lab software systems (e.g., Empower, MassHunter, Chromeleon)
o Annual audit trail reviews and procedure documentation
o Troubleshooting and vendor coordination (Thermo, Agilent, etc.)
Lab Systems Support
o Support for mass spectrometry and chromatography instrumentation
o Lab logistics and workflow optimization
o No direct testing, but adjacent to lab operations
o Collaborate with facilities for new instrument validation
Compliance & Documentation
o Ensure alignment with 21 CFR Part 11
o Document control and LIMS (LabVantage) support
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors' degree in science related industry
1 years of experience with mass spectrometry
2 years of laboratory experience post college
familiarity with a regulated environment
Experience with complex data systems (Empower, MassHunter, Chromeleon)
6 months of LIMS, lab software administration and troubleshooting experience
Nice to have qualifications
Previous field service experience
Previous Windchill experience
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.
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 Saint Paul,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $30 - $40