Applications Scientist, Metabolomics

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short-term &

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bruker Daltonics is seeking a scientist to advance metabolomics applications of ESI MS systems, focusing on LC-MS/MS platforms. The role supports the East Coast US and Canada, combining remote and on-site activities with travel to Billerica, MA and international trips.

The successful candidate will perform analyses, train customers, develop methods, and create technical documents, contributing to research and development of small molecule applications across Bruker’s product range.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or BS/MS with several years of mass spectrometry experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication with a wide range of customers.
• Experience in method development and presenting to customers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze samples for metabolomics and lipidomics with MS.
• Provide on-site training and method development for ESI MS systems.
• Deliver pre-sales support with joint visits and technical presentations.
• Demonstrate instruments to prospective customers.
• Author technical documents highlighting new results using Bruker’s ESI MS systems.
• Develop new applications for the ESI MS product line for conferences and seminars.
• Provide follow-up training and ongoing customer support.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

HPLC

ESI MS

Small molecule analysis

Communication

Project management

Presentations

Adaptability

Education

Ph.D. or BS/MS in a relevant field

Job description

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

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 usingBruker’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

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 withexport control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine theireligibility in light of export control restrictions.