Research Scientist - Analytical

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

Waters Global Research is looking for an energetic and creative scientist to join the research team at Immerse Cambridge to help bring our analytical and bioanalytical science to a new level. This is a unique position that features main duties in Cambridge, MA, and some duties in Milford, MA offices, providing an opportunity to work with our research teams out of both offices and to collaborate with prominent researchers in the Cambridge area. The Global Research team is looking for an early 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, liquid chromatography, and sample preparation.

The Waters Global Research team performs early, cutting-edge research on novel separation technologies that are used for measurements in 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. Members of Global Research work in cross-functional research teams that integrate across Liquid Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Clinical, Informatics, and Consumables technologies to develop novel system solutions to solve critical problems. Waters is dedicated to solving problems that matter, achieving greater sustainability, and fostering a culture of inclusion and equity.

• Conduct research activities utilizing analytical instrumentation including HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS, HRMS
• Perform various separation techniques such as Size Exclusion Chromatography(SEC), Ion Exchange Chromatography(IEX), Reversed Phase(RP), and Hydrophilic Interaction Chromatography (HILIC), used for small molecule and biologics analysis
• Execute systematic test measurements with prototypes and available instrumentation
• Be responsible for the daily use of instruments in our Immerse laboratory
• Prepare detailed technical reports, drawing 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 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, and engineers
• Perform other duties in a professional manner as deemed necessary by the organization

• M.S. in Chemistry/Biology or related discipline or B.S. with 2 or more years experience required
• 2 or more years of practical experience in analytical chemistry or related discipline
• 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
• Hands on experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques
• Experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry troubleshooting and maintenance is desirable
• Experience with closed automation systems is desirable
• Interest in analytical data analysis
• Interest on a broad range of analytical techniques
• This role is equivalent to an Associate II/ Senior Associate level in pharma

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.