Scientist II - Small Molecule Applications

Overview 

This position represents an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic scientist with a curiosity about small molecule applications and marketing, to join our team and contribute directly to high value marketing campaigns by identifying and developing key applications for small molecule columns in the areas of pharmaceutical, food, environmental and many others. 

The candidate will play a key role in a diverse and highly impactful environment by contributing fundamental experimental insights that highlight chromatographic challenges and their solutions within the framework of the key marketing initiatives.  As a member of this creative team, you will develop HPLC/UHPLC applications, take part in customer collaborations and scientific conferences to learn about real chromatographic challenges, and share insights while working collaboratively with the marketing team. 

In this dynamic role, it is key that the candidate possess a high level of attention to detail, be a creative problem solver, and be ready to work in an agile environment.  Excellent communication skills and ability to describe sophisticated concepts are key, as this scientist will directly support multiple targeted marketing campaigns with small molecule application work, seminars, webinars, and other training.  Application work will include both new column technologies in commercialization and legacy columns. 

The position offers an excellent opportunity for both professional and scientific growth, as it provides high visibility across the consumables team.    

This is a hybrid position located in Milford, MA

Responsibilities 

• Execute hypothesis-driven experimentation to highlight key chromatographic challenges and demonstrate impactful solutions with chromatographic columns. 
• Collaborate with marketing team to develop application plans for key campaigns and launches. 
• Make key observations for fundamental insights to help steer prioritization of impactful application development and timelines. 
• Present scientific findings and actively collaborate within cross-functional product development teams. 
• Actively engage with campaign and commercialization teams to ensure successful alignment and execution. 
• Write and contribute to technical reports, seminars, presentations, application notes and marketing collateral. 
• Help maintain laboratory instruments while creating records and applying good documentation practices. 
• Stay informed of industry trends and emerging methods of analysis through literature, conferences, and exchanges with customers and collaborators. 
• Enjoy sharing knowledge and ideas to train and educate others on your achievements.

Qualifications 

• BS in chemistry, or related discipline with 5+ years of experience, or master’s degree with 1-3 years of industry experience. 
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving background.   
• Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis is a plus. 
• Firsthand experience in liquid chromatography with optical and MS detection. 
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.   
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.  Proven record of writing for and presenting to technical teams. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and amenability to a team environment. 
• Creativity, inventiveness, and a keen curiosity about science. 

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.   

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.