Overview
We are currently seeking a dynamic Senior Applications Chemist to join our fantastic team in supporting HRMS instrument sales in Europe. In the Waters European Demonstration Laboratory our aim is to provide a critical contribution to business growth by developing a keen understanding of our customers scientific challenges and providing solutions through our industry leading LC MS platforms.
Based within our state-of-the-art demonstration facility, Wilmlsow, UK, this is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment using your expertise in HRMS instrumentation, applying this across a wide range of applications and sales support activities. We are looking for an enthusiastic, personable scientist who will bring their extensive experience in the LCMS area, to provide sample analysis and demonstrations to facilitate our customers critical decisions over their next technology move. With plenty and frequent opportunity for internal and external collaboration the role is rewarding, varied, and advantaged by a broad and supportive network which ranges from Sales to Marketing, R&D to Product Development and beyond.
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There is an opportunity to travel for pre-sales support, attending relevant scientific meetings and marketing events within Europe.
The position is based at our purpose-built state of the art Wilmslow site which offers facilities such as onsite restaurant and gym.
Responsibilities
- To undertake instrument demonstrations and sample analysis in the Laboratory as part of the instrument sales process.
- Provide scientific leadership and support to promote and further develop expertise within the Applications Laboratory and sales / marketing organisation.
- Develop a deep understanding of customer's scientific objectives through collaboration, while maintaining an awareness of industry trends to guide the evolution of demo strategy.
- Support key new technology introductions into the team and lead demonstration to the field organisation and our customers.
- Collaborate with the marketing team and support the EMEA marketing plan as a subject matter expert. Lead analytical projects with minimal direction.
- To represent the Company in both digital marketing activities and external meetings to provide a source of technical expertise, supporting company products and applications.
Qualifications
What will make you a successful Principal Applications Chemist at Waters:
- A BSc Degree (or higher) in a Life Science discipline and/or extensive industrial / academic experience
- Significant experience in LC coupled with high resolution mass spectrometry for small molecule qualitative applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable presenting scientific material to a varied audience
- Experience of working collaboratively with others to achieve a shared goal
- Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously
In addition to salary, we work flexibly and provide 25 days holidays, excellent family friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.
Company Description
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.