Principal Scientist

The Consumable and Lab Automation group conducts research and development of new products used in the area of specialty measurement in the life, food, and materials sciences. The Principal Analytical Scientist position is within the Analytical group which perform analysis, develops, qualifies, and transfers analytical methods for characterizing chromatographic materials and devices. The group supports R&D, manufacturing and commercialization of new products.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations to provide timely solutions to R&D analytical problems.
• Provide detailed data interpretation/analysis, prepare reports and provide internal presentations summarizing scientific findings.
• Develop analytical methods across a broad range of techniques to answer key project questions.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to successfully innovate on the next generation of Waters’ products
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments (in particular - NMR), while creating SOPs, maintaining records for repairs, maintenance, calibrations and other ISO required records.
• Remain abreast of current literature, particularly on emerging analytical techniques and method development.
• Provide mentoring and guidance for other Analytical Group members in areas of expertise.

Qualifications

• PhD in analytical chemistry or a related discipline with at least 5 years of post-graduate, industrial or academic experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience across a range of analytical techniques, including NMR, FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, UV-VIS, GC/MS, LC/MS, SEM, thermal and elemental analyses, particle size analyses, porosity measurements, and wet chemical analyses with the ability to interpret data and provide insights/recommendations to R&D project teams. Experience with solid state NMR is a plus.
• Ability to independently develop new analytical methods to solve key R&D problems.
• Collaboration mindset, with excellent intrapersonal skills and the ability to work effectively on a fast-paced, agile multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly motivated, with a passion for science and technology and the ability to provide leadership in areas of expertise 
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.

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.