Application Scientist, Electron Microscopy

Bruker; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruker is seeking an Application Scientist, Electron Microscopy to support our EM systems in Singapore and neighboring countries. The role focuses on technical service excellence, system reliability, and successful customer onboarding through demonstrations, trainings, and collaborative problem solving.

The candidate will work with Sales and regional teams to optimize methods, develop application materials, and assist with post-sales support, ensuring high customer satisfaction in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Physics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3–8 years in STEM, EELS and/or Cryo-EM experience; PhD welcome with STEM/EELS work.
• Hands-on experience with complex scientific instruments and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Support pre- and post-sales application activities in the Asia Pacific region.
• Demonstrate and train EM hardware/software virtually and on-site.
• Advise Sales and customers on system performance and suitability during procurement.
• Prepare measurement reports and development materials with regional HQ team.
• Collaborate with EM user community on method development and optimization.
• Provide aftermarket support and assist with troubleshooting and training.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or PhD in Physics/Engineering/CS

Tools

Electron Microscopy

Job description

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, as well as in industrial applications. Today, worldwide more than 8500 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations.

Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics research, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, functional structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics.

Please visit www.bruker.com.

Bruker AXS SE is an entity with global presence, with headquarters located in Karlsruhe, Germany. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing instruments for structural and elemental analysis. Our solutions are used in materials research, life sciences, and quality control. We offer a wide range of technologies, including X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), 3D X-ray Microscopy (XRM), Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), Handheld Mobile Portable (HMP), X-ray Micro Analysers (XMA), Electron Microscope Analysers (EMA) and more. Bruker AXS SE is known for its modular and flexible systems, which can be reconfigured or upgraded to meet changing requirements.

Bruker is seeking an Application Scientist, Electron Microscopy to support our portfolio of systems in Singapore and neighbouring countries. This is a high-impact, customer-facing role focused on technical service excellence, system reliability, and successful customer onboarding.

Responsibilities

As an Application Scientist, Electron Microscopy, your responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support pre- and after-sales application activities in the Asia Pacific (including China) Region.
• Conduct demonstrations and trainings of EM hardware and software, both virtually and in-person, at the Application Lab or at customer sites.
• Act as the technical expert, advising Sales and customers on system performance, capabilities, and suitability during the purchasing process.
• Perform sample analysis in collaboration with Sales and present measurement reports in a clear, professional manner.
• Develop application-related materials such as presentations, scientific posters, and reports in collaboration with the Asia Pacific and Headquarters Applications team.
• Support marketing activities, including participation in scientific conferences to present Bruker EM
• Collaborate with the EM user community on method development and application optimization.
• Support software development and test, as well as new product innovation knowledge transfer to local team.
• Work with other Business Unit team members (R&D, Operations, Service, etc…) and Business development on package solutions for different market segments.
• Provide aftermarket support by assisting customers with analytical challenges, including method refinement and data interpretation.
• Support the technical team and customers in troubleshooting system and performance-related issues.
• Support the Service team with the installation, including initial operation guidance, user training, and follow-up application training where applicable.

Qualifications

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• Masters or PhD degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum 3-8 years of STEM, EELS and/or Cryo EM experience. PhD graduates are welcome to apply if they have experience working on STEM, EELS in their research topics.
• Hands on technical experience with complex scientific instruments, and strong interest in instrumentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage for effective communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders in the region, but it is not a must have
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and share knowledge effectively with fellow colleagues, customers and other stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Willing to travel up to 40% and and able to engage with customers and teams from different cultures
• Experience in electron microscopy would be a big plus, but is not necessary
• Experience in building scientific apparatus would also be added advantage