Research Principal Scientist, Bioanalytical

Come and join our diverse research team, and help us in this new era of innovation! Participate in collaborations across departments, sites and more broadly with the scientific and technical community worldwide.

Waters Global Research is looking for an energetic and creative scientist to join the research team at Wilmslow, UK to help bring our bioanalytical science to a new level. This is a unique position that features main duties in the interdisciplinary areas of Biology, Chemistry and Analytical sciences. The Global Research team is looking for an early-mid career individual to help change the way we think about problems, inspire new ideas, and contribute to the next generation of innovations across mass spectrometry, chromatography, chemistry and sample preparation. This current role focuses on conducting bioanalytical work, host cell protein characterization and multiple interdisciplinary research using our most advanced chemistries, mass spectrometers, liquid chromatography instruments and automation in various settings and applications. This position will interact closely with our Research, Development, Chemistries and Applications teams in the United Kingdom and US.

The Waters Global Research team performs early, cutting-edge research on novel separation technologies and automation systems that are used in measurements of the life, food, and materials sciences industries. We are committed to understanding customer needs and pivoting these insights into new and exciting technologies to address those needs. Our team is a cross-functional research segment in the fields of Liquid Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Clinical, Chemistry and Informatics and is dedicated to exploring technologies and developing novel system solutions for the critical problems of the life sciences. Waters is dedicated to solving problems that matter, achieving greater sustainability, and fostering a culture of inclusion and equity.

We know that sometimes the perfect candidate does not exist and that people can be put off applying for a job if they do not fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Waters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.

• Conduct research activities for important customer problems within the Global Research Team using state-of-the-art chromatography and mass spec instrumentation; exploring new affinity column technologies, protein profiling, and host cell protein characterization
• Collaborate with Chemistries, Development, Applications and Research teams across the company
• Implement own research activities within Waters Research
• Lead technical project teams in areas of expertise
• Execute systematic test measurements with prototypes and available instrumentation
• Prepare detailed technical reports, draw conclusions based on strong data analysis, contribute to patent applications, and provide internal and external presentations to summarize scientific findings
• Provide technical support, share development ideas, contribute to our global research portfolio and assist in effective research planning
• Provide technical support to external collaborators where applicable
• Stay up-to-date in scientific literature for specific area of specialization
• Establish procedures and work effectively with cross-functional project teams including scientists, biologists, chemists and engineers
• Perform other duties in a professional manner as deemed necessary by the organization

Education:

• Ph.D is Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry or related discipline with 3 or more years of experience, M.S. in Chemistry/Biology/Engineering or related discipline with 7 or more years of experience, or B.S. with 10 or more years experience required 

Experience:

• 5 or more years of practical experience in bioanalytical chemistry or related discipline
• Experience in basic cell culture based proteomic sample preparation, protein assays, peptide identification and proteomics
• Hands-on experience in LC-MS instrumentation use/maintenance, column technologies and sample preparation
• Experience in main proteomics informatics pipelines
• Experience in LC and/or MS-based proteomics methods preferred
• Hands-on experience with multiple immunoassays preferred (ELISA, Western Blot, etc.)
• Interest in bioanalytical data analysis
• Interest in a broad range of bioanalytical techniques

Competencies:

• Experience in leading cross functional, cross departmental projects
• Innovative mindset and agility to foster new and diverse ideas
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication, analysis and decision skills
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills in English

Travel (If Applicable):

• Some travel for training, workshops and collaboration to HQ in Milford, MA, USA
• Some travel to conferences, customers and collaborators 

In addition to salary, we work flexibly and provide 25 days holidays, excellent family friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.

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.