Senior Application Scientist – Proteomics

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SCIEX is seeking a senior Proteomics Applications Lead to drive customer success in LC-MS demonstrations, workflow design, and training across proteomics and related mass spectrometry fields.

The role emphasizes collaboration with sales and R&D to expand portfolio, influence customer decisions, and build a strong scientific presence at conferences and with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS with 10+ years, MS with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences with focus on mass spectrometric analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in proteomics workflows (required), with broader exposure to metabolomics, lipidomics, and/or pharma applications including sample preparation, method development, and data analysis
• Strong hands‑on experience with LC/MS quantitative and qualitative workflows using accurate mass instrumentation
• Proven ability to operate effectively in customer‑facing environments and influence technical and business stakeholders
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and customer‑facing skills

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagement and technical delivery by preparing and delivering LC/MS product demonstrations, proteomics workflows, training, and ongoing application support to drive customer success and adoption.
• Drive commercial impact and market growth by partnering with sales and business teams to identify opportunities, align application strategies, and influence customer decisions across key market segments.
• Develop and advance proteomics solutions by designing and implementing end-to-end workflows, including sample preparation, analytical methods, and data processing approaches.
• Support product innovation and portfolio expansion by contributing to the definition, testing, and application of new hardware and software solutions across nominal and accurate mass LC-MS technologies.
• Act as a scientific thought leader and brand ambassador by building a strong presence in the proteomics community, representing SCIEX at conferences, and influencing stakeholders across scientific, commercial, and executive audience.

Skills

Proteomics workflows

LC-MS methods

Customer-facing

Presentation skills

Education

BS with 10+ years, MS with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Life Sciences (mass spectrometry)

Job description

• Lead customer engagement and technical delivery by preparing and delivering LC/MS product demonstrations, proteomics workflows, training, and ongoing application support to drive customer success and adoption.
• Drive commercial impact and market growth by partnering with sales and business teams to identify opportunities, align application strategies, and influence customer decisions across key market segments.
• Develop and advance proteomics solutions by designing and implementing end-to-end workflows, including sample preparation, analytical methods, and data processing approaches.
• Support product innovation and portfolio expansion by contributing to the definition, testing, and application of new hardware and software solutions across nominal and accurate mass LC-MS technologies.
• Act as a scientific thought leader and brand ambassador by building a strong presence in the proteomics community, representing SCIEX at conferences, and influencing stakeholders across scientific, commercial, and executive audience.

Requirements

• BS with 10+ years, MS with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years of experience in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences with focus on mass spectrometric analysis
• Demonstrated experience in proteomics workflows (required), with broader exposure to metabolomics, lipidomics, and/or pharma applications including sample preparation, method development, and data analysis
• Strong hands‑on experience with LC/MS quantitative and qualitative workflows using accurate mass instrumentation
• Proven ability to operate effectively in customer‑facing environments and influence technical and business stakeholders
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and customer‑facing skills