Applications Scientist, Structural Proteomics

Bruker; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off (vacation, sick time,hol

Job summary

Bruker seeks an Applications Scientist in Carlsbad, CA to advance proteomics applications using timsOmni and related Bruker platforms. You will run demonstrations, present to customers, and contribute to data analysis and method development across proteomics, glycoproteomics, and related fields.

The role emphasizes collaboration with R&D, on-site customer interactions, and regular travel to Bruker sites to maintain up-to-date knowledge of instruments and software.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or BS with equivalent experience.
• 5+ years hands-on LC-MS of complex mixtures of peptides and proteins.
• Experience with Bruker mass spectrometers, timsOmni preferred.
• Experience with mass spectrometry software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to autonomously manage multiple projects to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and validate new methods on the timsOmni and transfer methods to Bruker demo labs; collaborate with R&D on new proteomics methodologies.
• Coordinate sample measurements with customers and produce high-quality data and reports.
• Support the commercial team with advanced technical information and presentations on-site or via Teams to support sales cases.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant products and software; liaise with factory and regional teams for timely information.
• Develop application notes and scientific content demonstrating instrument performance.
• Travel to Bruker labs (US, Greece, Switzerland, Germany) for training updates and pre-sales support.

Skills

LC-MS experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Willingness to travel

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

BS with equivalent experience

Tools

timsOmni instrument

Mass spectrometry software

Job description

Applications Scientist, Structural Proteomics

ID: 2026-19676

Job Function: Sales & Customer Service

Job Locations: US-CA-Carlsbad,

Base Min: USD $101,500.00/Yr.

Base Max: USD $162,000.00/Yr.

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 research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nano analysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Today, worldwide, more than 11,000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems, and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to fully meeting its customers' needs as well as continuing to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

This Application Scientist role is based in the Carlsbad, California. The successful candidate will be responsible for the analysis of diverse projects related to proteomics, glycoproteomic, structural proteomics, small molecule, and biologics characterization. The role will include running demos for customers, customer presentations, and extensive travel to customer and internal R&D sites.

Responsibilities

• Create and validate new methods on the timsOmni, transfer methods to global Bruker demo labs, and work with R&D to develop and test new methodologies for structural proteomics.
• Coordinate sample measurements with customers and produce high quality data and reports to communicate the performance of Bruker's instrument for the assays under consideration.
• Support the commercial team with advanced technical information and presentations on-site or via Teams to support sales cases.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant products and software tools. Communicate regularly with the factory and regional applications team toobtaintimelyinformation on new products, software, and applications.
• Develop application notes and scientific content that demonstrate the instruments' performance.
• Travel to internal Bruker labs (US, Greece, Switzerland, and Germany) for training updates and support pre-sales applications works

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or closely related field or B.S. with equivalent experience including minimum 5 years' experience in related fields.
• 5+ years hands-on LC-MS of complex mixtures of peptides and proteins or development experience in Pharma/Biopharma related industry. Experience with Bruker mass spectrometers, including timsOmni, preferred but not required.
• Experience with mass spectrometry software.
• Desire to work in an innovative environment and strong motivation to advance the application of Bruker technologies in structural proteomics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to present results in support of sales efforts and marketing activities.
• Excellent time management skills, and the ability to autonomously complete or oversee completion of projects to deadline.

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $101,500.00 and $162,000.00 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.