Instrument Readiness Specialist

Pride Health is seeking a Instrument Readiness Specialist for a global science and technology company known for providing analytical instruments, diagnostics, life science research tools, and laboratory services.

Job Title:
Instrument Readiness Specialist

Location:

Dover, DE 19901

Job Type: Contract

Length: 3-Months

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $24.35 per hour

Summary:

The Instrument Readiness Specialist provides operational and technical support for LC-MS, HPLC, and GC-MS laboratories at Customer facilities in Delaware. This role is responsible for routine instrument operation, sample preparation support, preventive maintenance, performance monitoring, and compliant documentation in accordance with Customer-defined SOPs, validated methods, and regulatory requirements. The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently in a laboratory environment, and effective collaboration with Customer scientists and project stakeholders to ensure reliable analytical operations.

• Provide hands-on operational support for LC-MS, HPLC, and GC-MS instrumentation at Customer facilities, including the DuPont Experimental Station (Wilmington, DE) and New Castle, DE, in accordance with Customer-defined SOPs, validated methods, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Perform routine operation of analytical systems, including instrument startup and shutdown, method loading, sequence and sample queue setup, data acquisition, and basic system checks.
• Support sample preparation activities such as dilution, extraction, filtration, derivatization (as applicable), reagent preparation, consumable selection, and proper sample labeling following Customer-approved procedures.
• Monitor and assess instrument performance, including chromatographic stability, pressure and flow profiles, vacuum system performance, detector response, ion source condition, mass accuracy, and column integrity; promptly communicate deviations or abnormal trends to Customer stakeholders.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and system upkeep, including solvent and mobile phase preparation, degassing, tubing and fitting inspection, leak checks, column flushing, injector and ion source cleaning, vacuum pump monitoring, tuning verification, and routine calibration in alignment with manufacturer recommendations and Customer requirements.
• Support day-to-day laboratory operations, including equipment readiness, workflow coordination, and effective communication with Customer project leads and local stakeholders.
• Comply with all site-specific safety, laboratory access, emergency response, and environmental health requirements; participate in required safety, EHS, and instrumentation training programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of instrument usage, maintenance activities, experimental observations, deviations, and corrective actions in accordance with Customer documentation practices and data integrity standards.
• Prepare and provide analytical summaries, instrument performance logs, and status updates as requested or defined by project timelines.
• Ensure proper archiving of raw data, chromatographic results, mass spectral files, electronic logs, and supporting documentation within Customer systems.
• Document and escalate deviations, nonconformances, or unexpected findings in a timely manner and support quality assurance, audit readiness, and inspection activities related to analytical services, as requested. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

• Working knowledge of LC-MS, HPLC, and GC-MS instrumentation and associated laboratory workflows;
  Ability to operate analytical instruments in accordance with SOPs, validated methods, and compliance requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and accurate documentation
• Ability to monitor instrument performance, identify deviations or abnormal trends, and escalate issues appropriately
• Hands-on experience with routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive care
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established procedures
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with scientists, vendors, and site stakeholders
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting team objectives

One of the following education and experience combinations:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline with 3 or more years of relevant laboratory experience supporting analytical instrumentation
• Associate's degree in a scientific or technical discipline with 5 or more years of hands-on experience supporting LC-MS, HPLC, or GC-MS systems
• High School diploma or GED with 7 or more years of directly related laboratory experience in an analytical environment
• Basic…