Applications Scientist, Metabolomics

Bruker; Billerica (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruker is seeking an Applications Scientist in Metabolomics to advance LC-MS/MS applications, especially ESI timsTOF and ESI QTOF systems, for academic and pharma R&D. The role supports the East Coast USA and Canada with a mix of remote and in-person activities, including travel to Billerica, MA.

You will develop methods, train customers, and contribute to metabolomics, lipidomics, exposomics, and natural products applications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or BS/MS with several years' MS experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for diverse customers.
• Strong project management and ability to juggle multiple site visits.
• Experience delivering technical presentations to customers.
• Fast learner with ability to adapt to new technologies for method development.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses of samples from prospective customers focusing on metabolomics and lipidomics.
• Provide post-sales support via on-site training and method development for new ESI MS systems.
• Assist in pre-sales through joint visits and technical presentations.
• Conduct instrument demonstrations at customer sites.
• Author technical documents showing new Bruker ESI MS applications.
• Develop new applications for ESI MS product line for conferences and seminars.
• Provide follow-up training and professional customer support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Management & organization

Oral presentation experience

Quick learner

Education

Ph.D. or BS/MS with MS/MS experience

Tools

Mass spectrometry

HPLC (RP & HILIC)

ESI-MS

Ion mobility (nice-to-have)

Job description

Applications Scientist, Metabolomics

Job Locations: US-MA-Billerica | US-MA-Boston Area

Base Salary Range: USD $88,000.00 - $141,100.00 per year.

Overview

Bruker is one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies enabling scientist to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new application that improve the quality of human life. Our high-performance products and high-value life science and diagnostic solutions are trusted by leading businesses, institutes, and scientists worldwide. Today, more than 8,500 employees at over 90 locations are working on this permanent challenge to make the world a better place.

The successful candidate will report to the Vice President of Metabolomics and work closely with the Metabolomics Applications Team. The primary area of responsibility is in applications of our LC-MS/MS products, especially the ESI timsTOF and ESI QTOF series of Mass Spectrometers, ideal for use in Academic and Pharmaceutical Research and Development. The successful candidate will also be contributing to Small Molecule applications activities across the product ranges which are relevant to Metabolomics, Lipidomics, Exposomics, Natural Products. The position supports the East Coast of the USA and Canada through a combination of remote and in-person activities, with the balance adjusted as business needs and customer demands change. Regular travel to Bruker Daltonics Inc. in Billerica, MA, as well as occasional international travel, will be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses of samples submitted by prospective customers with a strong focus on metabolomics and lipidomics.
• Provide post-sales support of new ESI MS systems through on-site customer training and application specific method development.
• Provide pre-sales support through multiple mechanisms such as joint sales visits and delivering technical presentations at customer sites.
• Assist in technical sales support by preparing and conducting in-person instrument demonstrations to prospective customers.
• Author technical documents that highlight new and innovative application results using Bruker's ESI MS systems.
• Develop new applications for the ESI MS product line to be used for posters and presentations at technical conferences and marketing seminars.
• Provide follow-up training for existing customers and provide professional customer support.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or experienced BS/MS level with several years' experience with mass spectrometry, HPLC (Reverse Phase and HILIC), ESI MS, particularly for small molecule analysis.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral, are required with a wide variety of customer skill levels and in-house personnel.
• Management and organizational skills for handling multiple projects, both in-house and at customer sites.
• Experience in giving oral presentations, including preparation, and answering questions in a professional manner.
• Capable of learning quickly and adapting to new technologies for performing method development, with experience in ion mobility preferred but not necessary.

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $88,000.00 and $141,000.00 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge, and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

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

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.