What are the responsibilities and job description for the LC-MS/MS Technical Lead position at ALS Environmental?
Overview:
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
About the role:
The LC-MS/MS Technical Lead will spearhead the development of a new LC-MS/MS service stream within an established food laboratory environment. This role involves designing and validating analytical methods, optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance with quality systems, and acting as the technical authority for client projects. The successful candidate will work independently at first, with responsibility for shaping the service offering and supporting future team growth.
The LC-MS/MS Technical Lead has the following duties:
Service Development
Method Development & Validation
Technical Leadership
Quality & Compliance
Data Management
Client Engagement
Future Team Development
About you:
Required Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
Working at ALS
The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.
Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
Everyone Matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.
LC-MS/MS Technical Lead
Imagine your future with us!
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
About the role:
The LC-MS/MS Technical Lead will spearhead the development of a new LC-MS/MS service stream within an established food laboratory environment. This role involves designing and validating analytical methods, optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance with quality systems, and acting as the technical authority for client projects. The successful candidate will work independently at first, with responsibility for shaping the service offering and supporting future team growth.
The LC-MS/MS Technical Lead has the following duties:
Service Development
- Establish LC-MS/MS as a new service stream within the existing lab framework.
- Define technical scope, workflows, and performance standards for the service.
- Collaborate with commercial teams to align technical capabilities with client needs.
Method Development & Validation
- Design, develop, and validate LC-MS/MS methods for complex matrices.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 17025, GMP, and client-specific requirements.
- Prepare method validation reports and maintain full traceability.
Technical Leadership
- Act as the subject matter expert for LC-MS/MS within the business.
- Provide technical advice to internal teams and clients on testing suitability and regulatory requirements.
- Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality & Compliance
- Operate within established quality systems and ensure adherence to SOPs.
- Lead investigations of non-conformances and OOS results.
- Implement CAPA and maintain data integrity.
Data Management
- Utilize LIMS for data entry, approval, and reporting.
- Configure test codes and suites for LC-MS/MS workflows.
Client Engagement
- Communicate technical results and interpretations to clients.
- Contribute to proposals and technical discussions for new projects.
Future Team Development
- Identify future staffing needs as the service grows.
- Develop training materials and mentor new hires when the team expands.
About you:
- Experience with food and food product analysis preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 17025, and data integrity principles.
- Experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of LC-MS/MS systems.
- Ability to design and implement new analytical workflows.
- Laboratory experience in food testing.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Highly self-motivated and proactive.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on LC-MS/MS experience, including method development and validation.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, push, pull, stoop and crouch up to 80% of the time while performing the duties of this position.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds loads, assistance available
- Travel when required.
Working at ALS
The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.
Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.
Everyone Matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.
ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.