Evaluation Scientist II

Waters Corporation; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation is seeking an Evaluation Scientist II to lead system evaluation efforts on validation and verification of chromatographic systems. The role focuses on LC-UV applications, method development, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, LC engineering, and product management.

The candidate will contribute to test strategies, ensure traceable results, and drive improvements aligned with customer use and regulatory expectations. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD with 0, MSc 1-2, or BSc 2+ years in analytical chemistry or engineering.
• Experience in analytical lab and participating in technical teams.
• Strong understanding of analytical LC-UV and other chromatographic applications.
• Experience in chromatographic separations method development.
• Strong communications skills.
• Strong collaborative team building skills.
• Track record of working in technical teams.
• Knowledge and use of Waters products including LC systems (e.g., Acquity, Arc) and Waters chromatography data systems (Empower, MassLynx).

Responsibilities

• Create and execute validation and verification plans to minimize design errors.
• Drive validation/verification work to support product roadmap.
• Review test plans, summary reports, and project documents.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot chromatographic systems.
• Prepare test environment including computers, software, and LC systems.
• Coordinate with engineering team on hardware obsolescence and LC improvements.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

LC-UV

Chromatography

Technical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry or Engineering

MSc in Analytical Chemistry or Engineering

BSc in Analytical Chemistry or Engineering

Tools

Waters LC systems

Empower

MassLynx

Waters software tools

Job description

Overview

The Evaluation Scientist II represents an exciting opportunity to be a member of our System Evaluation Team. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and be responsible for projects, test strategies and traceable test results against user and product requirements while ensuring that final product meets customer expectations and intended use. This is a technical position in which the individual could have a background expertise in LC/UV applications, Separation Science, Environmental or Chemical Engineering. The candidate will work closely with Waters R&D organizations, especially our product management, LC engineering and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Member of a technical team in the creation and execution of validation and verification plans to reduce potential errors during product design phases
• Drive validation/verification work completion to support assigned product roadmap
• Participate in the review of test plans, summary reports and other project documents
• Operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of chromatographic systems
• Preparing test environment including setting up computers, installing software and preparing LC systems for use
• Coordinating with engineer team to support hardware obsolescence and LC system improvement projects

Qualifications

• PhD with 0 or M.Sc. 1-2 with or B.Sc. 2+ with years of experience in analytical chemistry or engineering
• Experience in analytical lab and participating in technical teams
• Strong understanding of analytical LC-UV and other chromatographic applications
• Experience in chromatographic separations method development desired
• Strong communications skills
• Strong collaborative team building skills
• Track record of working in technical teams
• Desired: Knowledge and use of Waters products including LC systems (ie Acquity, Arc etc) and Waters chromatographic data systems (ie Empower, MassLynx)

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.