Lead LC Scientist - Chromatography & Column Innovation

Waters Corporation

Milford (MA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Waters Corporation seeks a Principal Scientist to join the Core Separation Team in the Chemistry & Lab Automation Business Unit. You will advance LC science by evaluating, developing, and commercializing next-generation chromatographic technologies, while collaborating across R&D, engineering, applications, and product management to transform concepts into products.

The ideal candidate will lead LC method development and column technology efforts, apply Design of Experiments, and drive

Qualifications

Ph.D. with 5+ years of industrial experience or M.S. with 7+ years in industry, including leadership of technical projects.
Strong knowledge of liquid chromatographic theory, separation mechanisms, and stationary-phase chemistry.
Hands-on LC expertise including mass spectrometric detection and LC method development.

Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments to evaluate novel LC columns, stationary phases, and sample preparation devices for small-molecule separations.
Provide technical leadership for cross-functional development programs involving chromatographic science, applications, and method development.
Collaborate with engineering, materials science, and product teams to develop hypotheses, design studies, and optimize emerging technologies.
Lead laboratory characterization and performance testing of prototype column products and sample preparation devices, assessing efficiency, robustness, reproducibility, and application suitability.
Prepare reports and provide internal presentations to summarize scientific findings.
Develop and optimize chromatographic methods supporting technology evaluation, product development, and customer applications.
Establish analytical methods, product specifications, and quality-control procedures for product launch.
Drive the transition of new technologies from research through development, manufacturing, and product launch.
Contribute to intellectual property generation by invention disclosures and patent applications.
Work with marketing colleagues and technical groups to commercialize new products and showcase them through publications and conferences.
Monitor scientific and competitive trends to identify emerging applications, methods and customer needs.
Maintain laboratory operations and ensure compliance with EHSQ requirements.