Job description
Are you ready to take your scientific expertise beyond the bench and make a global impact?
About Us
Founded in 2017 in Melbourne Australia, IonOpticks is already a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced columns for liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) applications. The company is now expanding its global operations and establishing a centre of international business near Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK.
IonOpticks is a values-driven organisation where we thrive together, pursue excellence, continuously evolve, and create lasting impact. This is an exciting time to join IonOpticks as we launch this new chapter in its already outstanding growth
What we are looking for
IonOpticks, a leader in proteomics and LC-MS technologies, is seeking an Application Scientist to join our UK team. In this high-profile role, you’ll act as the vital link between product innovation and customer success—shaping the way our technologies are applied, adopted, and recognised worldwide. You will need
• Strong problem-solving skills when applied to complex workflows.
• To translate scientists’ needs into product solutions as well as taking technical solutions and translating them into benefits that scientists will embrace
• To be highly professional, an excellent communicator, and have credibility within the scientific community
Why join IonOpticks?
• Be part of a cutting-edge company revolutionising proteomics and analytical science.
• Collaborate with leading researchers and industry partners across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
• Represent IonOpticks at major conferences and workshops, building thought leadership in the scientific community.
• Work in a role that blends technical depth, customer engagement, and real-world impact
Some of what you will be doing
• Developing and validating applications using IonOpticks’ products in proteomics workflows.
• Providing expert technical training, demonstrations, and troubleshooting for customers
• Collaborate with R&D to refine prototypes and influence product development.
• Building strong, lasting relationships with customers and research partners
• Working closely with functions across IonOpticks; R&D, Marketing, Sales and Production
• Keeping colleagues up to date on product enhancements and advances
• Represent IonOpticks at international scientific conferences and events
What skills or experience you will need for this role
This is a role for an experienced scientist. To thrive here, you must bring:
• Relevant experience in supporting scientists from academic and research institutions to analyse scientific data in proteomics or mass spectrometry.
• Hands-on expertise with LC-MS instrumentation and chromatography systems, including method development.
• A Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree highly desirable).
• Proven track record of scientific communication—whether through conference presentations, workshops, publications, or technical training.
• Confidence to travel internationally and represent IonOpticks as a trusted scientific partner
Ready to Apply?
If you’re an experienced scientist looking to combine technical expertise with customer-facing impact—and to shape the future of proteomics—then we’d love to hear from you.
IonOpticks is committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We work to ensure that our working environment and our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition during the interview stages of the process.
Extra information
Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Abingdon-On-Thames
Type of Contract
Casual / Part Time Jobs
Published at
09-10-2025
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English