Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Clinical Mass Spectrometry Technologist
Job Description
As a Clinical Mass Spectrometry Technologist, you will perform analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids to aid healthcare providers in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients. Working in specialized laboratories, you will utilize both manual techniques and automated testing using sophisticated instrumentation. Your role includes instrument operation and maintenance, troubleshooting assays, evaluating tests for accuracy, interpreting results, and providing operational support to optimize testing. You will use multiple computer systems to retrieve and report information and may work with minimal supervision while assisting with specimen collection. Strict adherence to safety protocols is required to ensure safe handling of infectious specimens, chemicals, and other hazards.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain laboratory instruments.
- Troubleshoot assays and evaluate test accuracy.
- Assist in interpreting test results.
- Provide operational support to optimize testing.
- Work with multiple computer systems for information retrieval and reporting.
- Adhere to safety protocols when handling infectious specimens and chemicals.
Essential Skills
- Experience with operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation.
- Capability of producing accurate results under time constraints.
- Multi-tasking and performing in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with others.
- Adaptability to scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holidays, on-call, and weekend work.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a human biological science required.
- Preferred degrees include Chemistry and Biochemistry.
- Experience with instrumentation (GC, LC, HPLC, MS) preferred.
- Experience in laboratory practices in a college, research, or clinical setting is a plus.
- Master's degree accepted, PhD not required.
Work Environment
This role involves working in a structured lab environment with varied shift options, including 10-hour shifts from Sunday night through Thursday morning, Tuesday through Friday, Wednesday through Saturday, and Monday through Friday. Training occurs Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Candidates must provide full availability for shifts, including weekends. This opportunity offers multiple career progression pathways and the benefits of working in a highly ranked healthcare institution.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.