Scientific Researcher - Mass Spectrometry

VRS UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading scientific instrument manufacturer as a Research & Development Engineer in Manchester. In this career-defining role, you will design and develop advanced mass spectrometry instruments, collaborating with a skilled team to innovate and improve prototypes that enhance the company's portfolio.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience of designing, building and developing complex scientific instruments.
• Strong understanding of charged particle optics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the next generation of mass spectrometry instruments.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electronic, and software engineers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Understanding of Charged Particle Optics

Education

BSc/Masters/PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Engineering

Job description

A career-defining role for a talented Research & Development Engineer to join an international, scientific instrument manufacturer.

Based in a well-known research laboratory, you will be responsible for designing and developing the next generation of mass spectrometry instruments and components. You will regularly collaborate with senior researchers, mechanical engineers, electronic engineers and software engineers to build, test and evaluate new mass spectrometry prototypes that will, if successful, be part of the company’s mass spectrometry portfolio.

Required candidate profile:

• BSc/Masters/PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Engineering
• At least 2 years’ experience of designing, building and developing complex scientific instruments
• An understanding of charged particle optics
• Excellent communication skills
  
  

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Key words: mass spectrometry, LC-MS, LC/MS, LCMS, R+D, ion trap, ToF, Time of Flight, quadrupole, QQQ, research and development, engineering, instrument design, physics, mechanical engineering, software, firmware, optics, chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, physicist, Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Leeds, NW, Cheshire, VRS8973SE