Column Packing Process Technician II

Waters Corporation, Taunton, MA, has an open position for a Column Packing Technical Support II.

The successful applicant will have great opportunities to work, grow and learn from senior staff in the

Column Packing Technical Support department.

Column Packing Technical Support is a lean, 5S and innovative working environment.

• Pack and test chromatography columns to be used for internal quality testing.
• Work with Empower and NuGenesis SDMS software for testing columns and data management.
• Assist with the transfer of new processes from R&D to manufacturing across multiple sites.
• Design and carry out a variety of complex experiments related to the development of new processes and the improvement of existing products.
• Work to complete both routine and custom orders including packaging activities.
• Provide customer support by evaluating customer returned columns.
• Carry out general calibration and maintenance procedures on HPLC equipment.
• Revise and update procedures, implement changes to bill of materials (BOM) and document requirements for routings through the SAP-ECR system.
• Work towards achieving individual and department objectives.

• The successful candidate will have a Bachelors/Associates Degree or equivalent in chemistry, mechanical engineering, or related technical field with 2 – 3 years of chromatography column manufacturing experience.
• Experience with UPLC, HPLC, Analytical, Prep and Capillary Column Technologies.
• Experience with Empower, NuGenesis SDMS, Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets, understanding of math, statistical functions, chemistry.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of both column packing and column testing processes.
• Must work well in team environment and be a great team player.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT)  is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.  

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.