Proteomics Applications Scientist — Structural Insights

Bruker; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off (vacation, sick time,hol

Job summary

Bruker seeks an Applications Scientist in Carlsbad, CA to advance proteomics applications using timsOmni and related Bruker platforms. You will run demonstrations, present to customers, and contribute to data analysis and method development across proteomics, glycoproteomics, and related fields.

The role emphasizes collaboration with R&D, on-site customer interactions, and regular travel to Bruker sites to maintain up-to-date knowledge of instruments and software.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or BS with equivalent experience.
• 5+ years hands-on LC-MS of complex mixtures of peptides and proteins.
• Experience with Bruker mass spectrometers, timsOmni preferred.
• Experience with mass spectrometry software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to autonomously manage multiple projects to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and validate new methods on the timsOmni and transfer methods to Bruker demo labs; collaborate with R&D on new proteomics methodologies.
• Coordinate sample measurements with customers and produce high-quality data and reports.
• Support the commercial team with advanced technical information and presentations on-site or via Teams to support sales cases.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant products and software; liaise with factory and regional teams for timely information.
• Develop application notes and scientific content demonstrating instrument performance.
• Travel to Bruker labs (US, Greece, Switzerland, Germany) for training updates and pre-sales support.

Skills

LC-MS experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Willingness to travel

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

BS with equivalent experience

Tools

timsOmni instrument

Mass spectrometry software

Job description

Bruker seeks an Applications Scientist in Carlsbad, CA to advance proteomics applications using timsOmni and related Bruker platforms. You will run demonstrations, present to customers, and contribute to data analysis and method development across proteomics, glycoproteomics, and related fields.

The role emphasizes collaboration with R&D, on-site customer interactions, and regular travel to Bruker sites to maintain up-to-date knowledge of instruments and software.