Research Principal Scientist - Bioanalytical

Come and join our diverse research team and help us in this new era of innovation! Collaborate across departments, research 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 Milford and/or Cambridge, MA 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 a creative individual to lead in the characterization and research of new separation science approaches, inspire new ideas, and contribute to the next generation of innovations across mass spectrometry, chromatography, chemistry, and sample preparation products. This current role focuses on bioanalytical work including sample preparation workflows using magnetic beads, immunoprecipitation, affinity chromatography, and multiple interdisciplinary research using advanced chemistries, mass spectrometers, liquid chromatography instruments, and automation. This position will interact closely with R&D teams for Chemistry, Instrumentation, and Clinical Sciences across our US and United Kingdom sites.

The Waters Global Research team performs early, cutting-edge research on novel separation technologies and automation systems 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 performs research cross-functionally across Chemistry and Material Science, Analytical Instrumentation, and Informatics (including AI/ML). We are dedicated to exploring technologies and developing novel system solutions for the critical problems in Life Sciences, 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 in sample preparation, automation and development of quantitative assay development using LC-MS instrumentation across analytical applications in Clinical Sciences, Biopharmaceuticals, Proteomics, and Cell and Gene therapies
• Collaborate with Research, Development, and Applications teams across the company
• Lead technical project teams in areas of expertise and implement new research activities within Waters Research
• 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
• 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

• Ph.D is Biochemistry, Analytical chemistry, 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 of experience required
• 5 or more years of practical experience in bioanalytical characterization or related discipline
• Proven hands-on experience in sample preparation, sample clean-up, immunoprecipitation, enzymatic or proteomic workflows, analytical validation and chromatographic evaluation for quantitative assays
• Experience in small molecule LC workflows and a strong fundamental understanding of separation science, chromatography, and column-method development
• Proven hands-on experience of LC-MS instrumentation use and system upkeep and calibration
• Experience with mass spectrometers preferred
• Experience with manual and automated workflows using magnetic beads and immunoprecipitation is preferred
• 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
• Interest in bioanalytical data analysis
• Interest in a broad range of bioanalytical techniques

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.