LC Development Scientist

Waters Corporation; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation seeks a Development Scientist for its Clinical Systems team in Wilmslow. The role involves developing groundbreaking LC-MS Systems, contributing to innovative clinical solutions, and advising on technology design. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Physics or Chemistry and ideally a PhD, with strong collaboration and R&D experience.

Qualifications

• First degree in relevant field required.
• Preferably a PhD or extensive relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) Systems.
• Collaborate on Separations/Mass Spectrometry projects.
• Produce Product Specification and Engineering Requirements documentation.

Skills

Innovation

Research and Development

Collaboration

Subject Matter Expertise

Education

First degree in Physics, Chemistry, or related field

PhD in Physics, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Overview

Clinical Systems Development is a growing team created to develop Waters Clinical and IVD Systems, Hardware and Software. This is a great opportunity to be involved at the outset of a new organization, with a mission to better meet the unique challenges of our Clinical customers and accelerate the growth of this segment of Waters' business. This role is a key development scientist position within new hardware and software development for Waters Clinical customers.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in developing Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) Systems for the Waters Clinical Business Unit.
• Contribute to the innovation and creation of new separations and/or mass measurement concepts for LC/MS clinical systems and analyzers that are ground-breaking, transformative, and disruptive.
• Undertake research & development activities for Clinical LC/MS Systems and technologies, advise on design of experiments, and engage in sustaining activities. Collaborate with Waters R&D and customers on Separations/Mass Spectrometry projects.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for senior management on separations-based and/or mass spectrometry-based technology and products. Stay informed of developments in the community and competitors’ products to identify development opportunities or threats.
• Present research findings at international conferences and internally to senior management.
• Work with Waters and Clinical BU teams to improve Clinical Systems products in terms of quality, robustness, reliability, and uptime.
• Provide integration skills to develop and transfer new technologies into commercial instrumentation, including defining requirements and specifications.
• Produce Product Specification and Engineering Requirements documentation and guide engineering teams in design efforts.

Qualifications

• A first degree in Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Preferably a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, or a related field; or extensive relevant experience.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving various sciences for over 65 years. Our company ensures the efficacy of medicines, safety of food, water purity, and product quality and sustainability. With over 7,600 employees in more than 100 countries, we collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing, and hospitals to advance pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to Waters' values. We comply with all applicable laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Waters is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, making hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.