XRF Application Specialist – Hybrid, 50% Travel

OMEGA, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Malvern Panalytical is seeking an experienced Application Specialist focused on X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) to support North America with demonstrations, training, and application development. The role involves working across Sales, Customer Support, Product Management, and Marketing, delivering value-added scientific solutions and enabling business growth.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of XRF experience, with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a scientific field required; PhD preferred.
• 3–5 years lab, industrial, academic, or R&D experience.
• 3+ years hands-on with energy dispersive XRF systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience delivering customer-facing technical support and training.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for XRF solutions, esp. energy dispersive XRF.
• Support sales with technical strategies and product demos.
• Perform pre-sales sample analysis and report findings.
• Deliver customer training, commissioning, and on-site support.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to advance opportunities.
• Present seminars, webinars, and technical papers.
• Create technical content and maintain Salesforce records.
• Travel up to 50% across North America.

Skills

Energy dispersive XRF systems

Technical demonstrations

Pre-sales analysis

Customer training/support

Scientific communication

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry/Engineering/Materials Science

PhD preferred

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Malvern Panalytical is seeking an experienced Application Specialist focused on X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) to support North America with demonstrations, training, and application development. The role involves working across Sales, Customer Support, Product Management, and Marketing, delivering value-added scientific solutions and enabling business growth.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of XRF experience, with strong English communication.