Electron Microscopy Product Scientist: Innovation & Impact

Oxford Instruments; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Instruments is seeking a Product Scientist to join our Electron Microscopy team. The role suits a scientifically curious and commercially aware candidate with hands‑on EM and EDS/EDX microanalysis experience.

You will translate customer needs into product improvements, generate application data and support product launches and technical discussions worldwide. You will work across industries including semiconductors, advanced materials, metallurgy, mining and academia, with travel to

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong hands‑on experience using Electron Microscopy for materials characterisation.
• Significant experience using EDS/EDX for microanalysis, data interpretation and problem solving.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting complex microscopy and microanalysis data.
• Excellent scientific reporting, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to specialist and non‑specialist audiences.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for Electron Microscopy and EDS/EDX microanalysis.
• Provide scientific and technical input to product development and innovation projects.
• Support evaluation and testing of new hardware and software developments.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams to guide product improvements and future developments.
• Contribute technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct customer demonstrations and proof‑of‑concept studies.
• Analyse customer samples using electron microscopy and EDS/EDX techniques.
• Produce clear, professional technical reports and application data.
• Support customer‑facing technical discussions and communicate complex scientific concepts effectively.
• Assist in resolving technical and application‑related customer challenges.
• Develop application notes, technical presentations, sales tools and training materials.
• Generate scientific content to support product launches and marketing campaigns.
• Work closely with Sales teams to demonstrate product value and technical differentiation.
• Support exhibitions, conferences, webinars and customer events.

Skills

Electron microscopy

Scientific reporting

Communication skills

Travel internationally

Education

MSc/PhD in Materials Science or related field

Tools

Electron microscopes

EDS/EDX analysis software

Job description

Oxford Instruments is seeking a Product Scientist to join our Electron Microscopy team. The role suits a scientifically curious and commercially aware candidate with hands‑on EM and EDS/EDX microanalysis experience.

You will translate customer needs into product improvements, generate application data and support product launches and technical discussions worldwide. You will work across industries including semiconductors, advanced materials, metallurgy, mining and academia, with travel to