Senior Scientist, Biomaterials & Affinity Technologies

Waters Corporation; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in the United States seeks an innovative Senior Scientist to shape affinity-based technologies and biomaterial-enabled separations. The role sits at the interface of bioengineering, biomaterials, and analytical science to develop next‑generation affinity solutions and support manufacturing and commercialization.

You will lead research on surface chemistries, separation strategies, and device architectures, including immobilized enzymes and affinity surfaces for chromatography

Qualifications

• PhD with 0–3 years experience, MS with 3–5 years, or BS with 5–8 years in chemistry/biology/chemical/bio-engineering or related field.
• Familiar with biomolecule characterization and assay platforms (e.g., ELISA, SPR, BLI, magnetic beads, field‑flow fractionation).
• Understanding of LC/LC‑MS workflows (IEX, SEC, RP, affinity).
• Strong track record of scientific communication (presentations, publications, or patents).

Responsibilities

• Lead research in the design and evaluation of biological materials for selective capture, including aptamers, peptides, engineered proteins, and hybrid materials.
• Investigate fundamental interactions between biomolecules and surfaces, including non-specific binding and affinity-driven selectivity.
• Design and develop functionalized materials and surfaces for separation assays.
• Document and communicate findings through internal reports and presentations, peer‑reviewed articles, application notes, and intellectual property.

Skills

Biomaterials

Affinity science

Aptamers

Protein engineering

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

PhD or MS or BS in chemistry/biology/chemical/bio-engineering or related field

Tools

ELISA

SPR

BLI

LC-MS

Job description

Waters Corporation in the United States seeks an innovative Senior Scientist to shape affinity-based technologies and biomaterial-enabled separations. The role sits at the interface of bioengineering, biomaterials, and analytical science to develop next‑generation affinity solutions and support manufacturing and commercialization.

You will lead research on surface chemistries, separation strategies, and device architectures, including immobilized enzymes and affinity surfaces for chromatography