Scientist, Mass Spectromtery

IMI; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple health plans

401K with company match

Maternity leave (14 weeks)

Paternity leave (4 weeks)

Employee Resource Groups

PTO & holidays included

Health Savings Account contributions

Mental health & wellness programs

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

IMI plc in Massachusetts seeks a Mass Spectrometry Scientist to lead development efforts for products and applications related to electron multipliers and filaments. You will test concepts, generate new ideas, and stay ahead of technologies through conferences and self-guided research.

The role supports sales and manufacturing with high-level technical knowledge, mentors staff, and documents results while maintaining lab instruments. A PhD or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD or extensive experience in analytical instrumentation development.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation research and development in academia or industry (3–5 years).
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with hypothesis testing and statistics.
• Experience in experimental design and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Support product development by testing and analysis of new concepts, designs, or applications.
• Generate novel ideas and approaches to scientific challenges for product development.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies by conferences and self-guided research.
• Support sales and manufacturing with high-level technical knowledge when needed.
• Identify and mitigate scientific and operational risks to support production.
• Mentor others by providing training and support.
• Document experimental results and maintain a knowledge database for future efforts.
• Draft technical proposals and report milestones to management.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Analytical chemistry

R&D instrumentation

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD in analytical chemistry, physics, or related fields

Tools

Mass spectrometers

Job description

IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview:

A scientist with expertise in mass spectrometry who can lead development efforts for new products and applications related to electron multipliers and filaments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support product development by testing and analysis of new concepts, designs, or applications.
• Generating novel ideas, approaches, and solutions to scientific challenges to support product development.
• Staying updated on emerging technologies and scientific advancements by attending conferences, customer intimacy, and self-guided research.
• Support sales and manufacturing when high level technical knowledge is needed.
• Identifying and mitigating scientific and operational risks to support production.
• Mentor others in the organization by providing training and support.
• Documenting experimental results and maintaining a knowledge database that can be used to support future efforts.
• Draft technical proposals and report on project milestones to site and group management as needed.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.

Critical Competencies for Success

• PhD in analytical chemistry, physics, or related fields. Alternatively, extensive experience in the development of analytical/scientific instrumentation.
• Minimum experience 3-5 years of hands‑on experience with instrumentation research and development in either commercial or academic settings.
• Subject matter knowledge of relevant technologies.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills: Expertise in troubleshooting, hypothesis testing, and applying statistical analysis.
• Expertise in experimental design and methodology: Ability to design robust experiments, validate methods, and interpret complex data.

What IMI Can Offer You
At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.