Analytical Applications Scientist

LECO Corporation; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LECO Corporation, located in St. Joseph, Michigan, seeks an Application Scientist to support customers and the sales team, participate in instrument demonstrations, and collaborate on analytic applications development. The role emphasizes technical growth and presentations.

You will interface with Sales Engineers, contribute to method development and validation, prepare customer reports, and ensure compliance with quality standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 17034.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office, LECO instrumentation software, and LIMS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Sales Engineers and Customers to provide instrument application recommendations, technical support, and troubleshooting.
• Support the development of analytical methods and validation data for LECO instruments, resulting in the preparation of comprehensive Application Notes.
• Participate in preparation of customer reports and ensure compliance with department standards before distribution.
• Collaborate with Application Scientists in developing, supporting, and demonstrating analytical applications to foster technical and professional growth.
• Adhere to company protocols to identify and address quality issues and obligate as needed.
• Operate, perform calibration, and maintain the analytical instruments.
• Deliver technical presentations of scientific work to both technical and non-technical audiences through webinars, conferences, and meetings.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, or related scientific field

Tools

MS Office

LECO instrumentation software

LIMS

Job description

LECO Corporation, located in St. Joseph, Michigan, seeks an Application Scientist to support customers and the sales team, participate in instrument demonstrations, and collaborate on analytic applications development. The role emphasizes technical growth and presentations.

You will interface with Sales Engineers, contribute to method development and validation, prepare customer reports, and ensure compliance with quality standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 17034.