Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities & Impact
Scientific Accountability & Expertise
1. Takes full ownership of experimental outcomes, laboratory safety, and instrumentation integrity
2. Applies advanced scientific knowledge with autonomy, while engaging collaboratively with senior experts
3. Demonstrates a strong understanding of market dynamics and competitive landscapes
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
4. Proactively diagnoses and resolves complex scientific and operational challenges using wise discernment
5. Independently interprets data to guide innovation and decision-making
6. Continuously develops expertise in emerging techniques and technologies
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence
7. Leads internal and external collaborations, ensuring scientific and strategic alignment across teams
8. Engages regularly with marketing, product management, and commercial groups to integrate scientific insights
9. Contributes to crafting departmental standard processes and methodologies
Innovation & Initiative
10. Designs and implements experimental strategies with a future-focused approach
11. Initiates and contributes to intellectual property generation through novel scientific approaches
12. Finds opportunities to optimize workflows and implement impactful solutions
Customer & Market Engagement
13. Provides expert-level support to strategic customers and early adopters, ensuring a seamless experience with new technologies
14. Builds scientific credibility or equivalent experience in the field through technical engagement and thought leadership
15. Serves as a feedback conduit between customer needs and product evolution
Results-Driven Execution
16. Translates strategic objectives into actionable scientific plans
17. Handles multiple concurrent projects with a focus on timely delivery and excellence
18. Generates data and insights for marketing collateral, product launches, and peer-reviewed publications
Qualifications
Education & Expertise
19. Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field or equivalent experience required; advanced degree (., MSc) strongly preferred
20. Demonstrated scientific competence and hands-on experience that fuels innovation in analytical technologies
21. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and commercial audiences
Travel Requirements
22. 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.