Senior Sales Applications Chemist

Waters; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in analytical science is seeking a Senior Sales Applications Chemist. Based in Wilmslow, this role involves supporting MS instrument sales across the UK and Ireland, with opportunities for technical and professional growth. Candidates should possess strong expertise in tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry and customer engagement, along with relevant educational qualifications in Life Sciences.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days of annual holiday

Attractive employer pension contributions

Private medical coverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry.
• Experience in developing and using quantitative LC/MS/MS methodologies.
• Flexibility to develop skills across different applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Tandem Quadrupole MS applications activities.
• Support impactful pre-sales discussion with customers.
• Introduce new technology to the demo team.

Skills

Liquid chromatography

Tandem mass spectrometry

Quantitative analysis

Customer engagement

Education

BSc degree or equivalent in Life Sciences

Tools

Waters software (e.g., Waters Connect, MassLynx, UNIFI)

Job description

Overview

Are you an LC/MS Scientist eager to apply your technical expertise to the latest innovations in high-resolution and tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry?

At Waters Applications Laboratories, we help customers solve complex scientific challenges with our industry-leading LC and MS platforms.

We are seeking a passionate and versatile Senior Sales Applications Chemist with strong existing experience in Tandem Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry applications and a desire to expand into High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry. In this role, you will join a dynamic, collaborative team supporting MS instrument sales and customer success across the UK and Ireland, with a focus on a range of market-leading products such as the Xevo TQ Absolute XR and Xevo MRT mass spectrometers.

Based in our innovative Wilmslow facility, you will work across diverse markets and applications, collaborating closely with sales through application activities. You will also provide valuable customer insights to internal Marketing, R&D, and Product Development. This highly visible role offers opportunities to share your work both internally and externally and is ideal for someone seeking an opportunity for both technical and professional growth. We are looking for a special individual who would thrive at the intersection of science, technology, and customer engagement within a global leader in analytical science.

Responsibilities

To deliver high-quality Tandem Quadrupole MS applications activities that support customer goals and Waters' regional growth by:

• Encouraging a deep understanding of customer objectives to deliver meticulously planned, outstanding, and impactful laboratory projects and scientific reports across diverse application domains
• Providing subject matter insight (see relevant fields below) to support impactful pre‑sales discussion with customer and Waters Sales team
• Continuously developing technical expertise and application knowledge to stay aligned with the market dynamics and new product introductions that drive regional sales growth.
• Play a key role in introducing new technology to the demo team, supporting cross‑training and demo strategy.
• Provide field insights on products, markets, and applications to inform and support new and early‑stage product development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System requirements and Health & Safety standards.

This is primarily a lab-based role, however, with up to 20% regional travel as required, and some opportunity for hybrid home working

Qualifications

• BSc degree or equivalent experience in Life Sciences, with relevant LC/MS industry, academic, or commercial experience.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry is crucial.
• Experience developing and using quantitative LC/MS/MS methodologies is essential.
• Flexibility to develop skills across different applications is required; however, we are particularly keen on individuals who have previously worked in any of the following areas:
  • Pharmaceutical quantitative analysis (eg. bioanalysis or ADME)
  • Food safety/screening (including PFAS)
  • Environmental analysis (including PFAS)
  • Extractables and leachable analysis
• Additionally interesting (but non essential) areas of applicant experience include:
  • Metabolite identification by HRMS
  • Pesticide or other contaminant screening by HRMS
  • Environmental screening by HRMS
  • Quantitative or qualitative GC/MS applications
• Hands‑on experience with Waters MS products and software (e.g., Waters Connect, MassLynx, UNIFI, related application managers) is preferred; candidates with experience in alternative MS technologies and operating systems are also welcome.
• Experience in a customer‑facing role is preferred but not crucial. Candidates should show strong business insight and awareness of the commercial landscape.

Benefits

In addition to salary, Waters offers flexible working, 25 days of annual holiday, and excellent family‑friendly benefits, including attractive employer pension contributions, life assurance, income protection, and private medical coverage

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters aligns with all relevant federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.