XRF Application Scientist

Bruker Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruker is seeking an XRF Applications Scientist to support XRF and related systems in Singapore and APAC. The role emphasizes technical service excellence, system reliability, and smooth customer onboarding.

You will demonstrate and train users, advise on performance during sales, and collaborate with the APAC team on method development and conference-ready materials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or related Physical Science.
• 3–8 years in laboratory operations with hands-on XRF experience.
• Knowledge of ICP‑MS, AAS or OES is beneficial.
• Experience in industrial, semiconductor, or petrochemical QC is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% (regional/international).
• Eligible to work in Singapore at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and train XRF hardware and software, virtually or on site in Singapore or SEA region.
• Advise Sales and customers on technical performance during purchasing.
• Complete sample analyses and present measurement reports professionally.
• Produce PowerPoint presentations, posters and lab reports on XRF applications with the APAC team.
• Support marketing by attending scientific conferences and engaging with the XRF user community.

Skills

Public speaking

Self-motivated learner

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry or related Physical Science

Ph.D. preferred in Chemistry/Materials Science/Earth Science

Tools

EDXRF

WDXRF

ICP‑MS

AAS

OES

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.

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 a XRF Application Scientist to support our portfolio of XRD, XRF, SC‑XRD, and micro‑CT 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 XRF Applications Scientist, your role is to support pre‑ and after‑sales application activities in the APAC Region. This will include academic, R&D, and industrial customers predominantly in South East Asia.

Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Conduct demonstration and trainings of XRF hardware and software, virtually or in‑person, at our Application Lab within Singapore or user site in the SEA region.


• Be the technical expert to advise Sales and customers on technical performance and capabilities during the purchasing process.


• Together with Sales, complete sample analysis and present measurement reports in a professional manner, virtually or in‑person.


• Together with Application team within APAC region, produce PowerPoint presentations, scientific posters and lab reports on XRF applications.


• Support marketing activities that will include attending scientific conferences to share the latest innovations in XRF by Bruker.


• Collaborate with XRF user community on method development.

Qualifications

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Earth Science or related Physical Science. Ph.D in any of these disciplines is preferred.


• Minimum 3 to 8 years experience in laboratory operations with hands‑on experience in EDXRF, WDXRF and sample preparation techniques.


• Knowledge and/or experience in other quantitative elemental analysis techniques (ICP‑MS, AAS, OES) would be beneficial.


• Knowledge and/or experience in industrial, semiconductor or petrochemical quality control environment would be beneficial.


• Motivated, self‑learner and confident in public speaking to audiences of diverse background.


• Travelling is expected to be up to 40%, mostly regional but occasionally international.


• Must be eligible to work in Singapore at time of application.

Bruker is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.