Applications Scientist, Research & Development

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Location/Division Specific Information:

The Chemical Analysis Division (CAD) provides a diverse mix of analytical instruments and associated services to a broad range of end user markets including Safety & Security, Environmental, Food Safety, Energy, Mining, Life Science Manufacturing and Recycling, to name a few. Its instruments are deployed in the field and on the line, in challenging environments where customers put a premium on robustness, reliability and ease of use. They allow them to make decisions where they operate and streamline their businesses. CAD is a complex division with a global footprint, broad product portfolio and diverse customer base.

What will you do?

• The Applications Scientist works at the intersection of the instrumentation development, sales support and marketing, and the scientific community.

• Requires continuous collaboration with both our Software, Systems and Manufacturing groups to ensure system requirements are well understood, developed, coordinated and thoroughly tested.

• The Application Scientist will develop a detailed understanding of the applications of our devices and associated workflows

• Provide customer and market feedback to Product Marketing and Program Managers; participates in defining customer needs for new application development projects

• Collaborate with customers and industry experts to in evaluating new application needs as well as provide product training as needed

• This position is full time, and fully on-site at our Tewksbury, MA manufacturing facility

Responsibilities:

• Proven problem-solving experience with ability to find the root causes of internal/external customer issues associated with handheld analytical devices

• Ability to work independently as well as with various teams within R&D and across the site

• Programming experience desirable e.g. Python, Matlab, etc.

• Spectral library building - experience a plus

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)

• Results oriented with capability to shift priorities based on project and customer needs

• Ability to write applications notes, scientific papers and marketing documents

• Ability to train adjacent teams in scientific principles of analytical instrumentation

• Ability to travel to customer sites ( 10% travel)

• Requires training on Corporate Controlled Substance Program Policy and DEA Licensure

Education

MS or PhD, in Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Spectroscopy, Material Science or related engineering field

Experience:

• Experience in molecular spectroscopy application development and technology solutions

• Prior experience in customer collaborations and partnerships

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate
• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

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• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Onsite gym facility
• Full-service cafeteria
• Outdoor relaxation areas