Consulting Scientist

Waters Corporation; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation is seeking a Consulting Analytical Scientist to advance analytical methods for chromatographic materials and devices. The role involves collaboration across R&D, manufacturing, and Global Operations to transfer methods to production.

You will develop new technologies and communicate findings internally and externally, mentoring colleagues and contributing to product generation and process improvements.

Qualifications

• PhD in analytical chemistry with 15+ years of industrial or academic experience.
• Experience across multiple analytical techniques with data interpretation insights for R&D.
• Ability to develop new analytical methods to solve key problems in analytics.
• Strong collaboration and leadership in fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations to provide timely solutions to R&D analytical problems.
• Oversee data interpretation and present findings to internal teams.
• Provide technical consultation on analytical method development across techniques.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to innovate the next generation of Waters products.
• Stay current with literature and emerging techniques in analytics.
• Mentor and guide other Analytical Group members.

Skills

Analytical method development

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific leadership

Communication

Education

PhD in analytical chemistry

Tools

NMR

FT-IR

Raman spectroscopy

GC/MS

LC/MS

SEM

Thermal analysis

Elemental analyses

Job description

Consulting Analytical Scientist

Overview

The Consumable and Lab Automation group conducts research and development of new products used in the area of specialty measurement in the life, food, and materials sciences. The Consulting Analytical Scientist position is within the Analytical group which performs analysis, develops, qualifies, and transfers analytical methods for characterizing chromatographic materials and devices. The group supports R&D, manufacturing and commercialization of new products.

We are seeking a Consulting Analytical Scientist to work in the Consumable and Lab Automation group in a dynamic environment with other R&D scientists and engineers to provide scientific contributions that impact new product development and solve problems that matter to our customers.

In this role, the successful candidate will be involved in developing new technologies, methods and products. This role also involves collaborations, communication and presentation of scientific content internally and externally, and transfer of manufacturing and quality control processes to our Global Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations to provide timely solutions to R&D analytical problems.
• Oversee or perform critical data interpretation/analysis and provide internal presentations summarizing scientific findings.
• Provide technical consultation on the development of analytical methods across a broad range of techniques to answer key project questions.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to successfully innovate on the next generation of Waters’ products.
• Remain abreast of current literature, particularly on emerging analytical techniques and method development.
• Provide mentoring and guidance for other Analytical Group members in areas of expertise.

Qualifications

• PhD in analytical chemistry or a related discipline with a minimum of 15 years of industrial or academic experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands‑on experience across a range of analytical techniques, including NMR, FT‑IR, Raman spectroscopy, UV‑VIS, GC/MS, LC/MS, SEM, thermal and elemental analyses, particle size analyses, porosity measurements, and wet chemical analysis, with the ability to interpret data and provide insights/recommendations to R&D project teams. Experience in biomolecular characterization is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge in material science and separation science with ability to correlate material properties with chromatographic performance.
• Ability to develop new analytical methods to solve key R&D problems.
• Collaboration mindset, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively on a fast‑paced, agile multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly motivated, with a passion for science and technology and the ability to provide leadership in areas of expertise.
• Well‑developed written and oral communication skills.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high‑volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high‑quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.