Field Application Scientist - II

Waters Corporation; Goleta (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Field Application Scientist with a passion for light scattering technology. This role involves providing expert technical support, developing training programs, and collaborating with teams to enhance QC workflows. You'll engage with customers, ensuring they effectively utilize cutting-edge tools to drive advancements in healthcare and science. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will help tackle the challenges of tomorrow while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field required.
• 3+ years in applications or field-based roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for light scattering instruments.
• Co-develop training programs for optimal instrument use.
• Conduct troubleshooting and optimize instrument performance.

Skills

Technical Support

Communication Skills

Training and Education

Regulatory Compliance

Education

MS or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Experience in Applications or Field-based Role

Tools

Light Scattering Instruments

Job description

Overview

Joining the light scattering in regulated labs program offers a unique opportunity for those who thrive on challenges and enjoy pushing boundaries. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for light scattering technology and a desire to educate and support others. You'll be side by side with customers, leading with the science and discovery, ensuring they not only understand but also love using our cutting-edge tools and software to support the development and release of groundbreaking therapies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and expertise to customers implementing light scattering instruments in regulated labs.
• Co-develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for ensuring optimal use and compliance of light scattering instruments.
• Assist customers in building out robust QC workflows, including method development, validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate technical documentation and standard operating procedures tailored to QC applications.
• Conduct on-site and remote troubleshooting to resolve technical issues and optimize instrument performance.
• Support the sales team by delivering technical presentations and demonstrations to potential customers, focusing on QC use cases.
• Represent the company at conferences, workshops, and trade shows, promoting the use of light scattering technologies in QC applications.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience working in an applications or field-based role like service or sales.
• Hands-on experience with light scattering instruments and a strong understanding of their application in regulated settings.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to train and support teams in implementing analytical instrumentation.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, USP, ICH) and method validation requirements is highly preferred
• 25% travel

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.

Key Words

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