Actalent is hiring: Lab Technical Director - LCMS in Beaverton

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Qualifications

• Doctorate in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or related life science.
• Minimum 5 years of LC-MS experience in clinical or research laboratory settings.
• Expert-level knowledge in LC-MS maintenance, troubleshooting, and method development.
• Proficiency in sample extraction and processing techniques for LC-MS applications.
• Advanced skills in quantitative data analysis and interpreting analytical data in biological contexts.
• Management and leadership experience.
• Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives.

Description

The Technical Director will lead all LC-MS method development, troubleshooting, and technical oversight while supporting laboratory operations and management. Will serve as technical expert for LC-MS testing operations, research projects, and commercial development initiatives, and collaborate with Laboratory and Mass Spectrometry Managers to provide technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead all LC-MS method development, improvement, validation, and advanced troubleshooting for instrumentation and experimental protocols.
• Provide technical oversight for laboratory operations, supporting lab management and commercial development initiatives.
• Oversee development, management, and validation of new analyte tests, ensuring non-commercial testing projects remain on schedule and meet objectives.
• Perform and record quality control procedures for applicable equipment and protocols, and review quarterly quality assurance reports for LC-MS data.
• Lead presentation and handling of complex analytical data, communicate anomalous LC-MS test results to the clinical consulting team, and write clinical monographs explaining clinical relevance of LC-MS testing.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Manager, Mass Spectrometry Managers, and other laboratory leadership to guide operational and technical decisions, facilitate communication between laboratory staff and upper management, and support maintenance of electronic files for CLIA-regulated research and development.
• Work with IT, marketing, and sales teams to prepare tests for commercialization.
• Conduct LC-MS product development focusing on nutritional and herbal supplements, lead research projects with academic and commercial partners, and direct technical aspects of LC-MS assays for IRB-approved scientific studies.
• Conduct presentations, webinars, and lectures on LC-MS research and testing; present at scientific conferences and professional meetings; attend conferences to maintain current knowledge of LC-MS/GC-MS innovation; and provide technical presentations to internal staff and external audiences.

Skills

LCMS, Method Development, Laboratory Operations, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, management

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Beaverton, OR.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

• 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependent children for medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, naturopathic and prescription coverage.
• Complimentary life insurance policy
• Complimentary short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401K plan
• Section 125 flexible spending medical savings program
• Supplemental Aflac insurance
• Employee assistance plan (EAP) for employees as well as members of the household
• Tuition assistance program
• TriMet pass program
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6 paid holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Beaverton, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 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.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services