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Waters Corporation is seeking a dynamic Senior Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs within the Xevo MRT program—our revolutionary multi-reflecting time-of-flight mass spectrometry platform. In this hands-on role, you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with world-class experts, crafting the future of analytical science using cutting-edge MS technology, working in partnership with both demo labs and sales teams globally to elevate this breakthrough technology and help deliver outstanding commercial success. If you're passionate about pushing boundaries and making real-world contributions through innovation, this is your moment to lead and inspire.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities & Impact

 

Scientific Accountability & Expertise

Takes full ownership of experimental outcomes, laboratory safety, and instrumentation integrityApplies advanced scientific knowledge with autonomy, while engaging collaboratively with senior expertsDemonstrates a strong understanding of market dynamics and competitive landscapes

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Proactively diagnoses and resolves complex scientific and operational challenges using wise discernmentIndependently interprets data to guide innovation and decision-makingContinuously develops expertise in emerging techniques and technologies

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence

Leads internal and external collaborations, ensuring scientific and strategic alignment across teamsEngages regularly with marketing, product management, and commercial groups to integrate scientific insightsContributes to crafting departmental standard processes and methodologies

Innovation & Initiative

Designs and implements experimental strategies with a future-focused approachInitiates and contributes to intellectual property generation through novel scientific approachesFinds opportunities to optimize workflows and implement impactful solutions

Customer & Market Engagement

Provides expert-level support to strategic customers and early adopters, ensuring a seamless experience with new technologiesBuilds scientific credibility or equivalent experience in the field through technical engagement and thought leadershipServes as a feedback conduit between customer needs and product evolution

Results-Driven Execution

Translates strategic objectives into actionable scientific plansHandles multiple concurrent projects with a focus on timely delivery and excellenceGenerates data and insights for marketing collateral, product launches, and peer-reviewed publications

Qualifications

Education & Expertise

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field or equivalent experience required; advanced degree (Ph.D., MSc) strongly preferredDemonstrated scientific competence and hands-on experience that fuels innovation in analytical technologiesOutstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and commercial audiences

Travel Requirements

Willingness to travel up to 20% to support early adopters, attend industry events, and foster customer relationships.

 

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) 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 aligns 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 are 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.

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