Mass Spectrometry Scientist: Product & Applications

Imi Plc; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401K plan with employer match

Maternity leave (14 weeks)

Paternity leave (4 weeks)

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

IMI plc in the United States (Massachusetts) is seeking a scientist with mass spectrometry expertise to lead development efforts for new products and applications related to electron multipliers and filaments.

The role involves testing concepts, staying current with technologies, supporting sales and manufacturing, and mentoring others while maintaining lab equipment and documenting results.

Qualifications

• PhD in analytical chemistry, physics, or related fields. Alternatively, extensive experience in instrumentation development.
• Minimum 3–5 years hands-on instrumentation R&D in commercial or academic settings.
• Strong knowledge of analytical instrumentation and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development efforts for new products and applications using mass spectrometry and electron multipliers.
• Test and analyze concepts, designs, or applications to support product development.
• Attend conferences and conduct self-guided research to stay updated on emerging technologies.
• Provide high-level technical support to sales and manufacturing as needed.
• Identify and mitigate scientific and operational risks to support production.
• Mentor colleagues by providing training and technical guidance.
• Document results and maintain a knowledge base to inform future work.
• Draft technical proposals and report milestones to site and group management.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment; ensure health, safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Hypothesis testing

Statistical analysis

Experimental design

Education

PhD in analytical chemistry, physics, or related fields

Job description

IMI plc in the United States (Massachusetts) is seeking a scientist with mass spectrometry expertise to lead development efforts for new products and applications related to electron multipliers and filaments.

The role involves testing concepts, staying current with technologies, supporting sales and manufacturing, and mentoring others while maintaining lab equipment and documenting results.