Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
1. To undertake research and development into the next generation of Waters mass spectrometry technology, working with engineers to produce prototypes to deliver proofs of concept for commercial development
2. Understanding Waters customers’ evolving needs
3. Building an understanding of the relevant underlying physics of innovative technology
4. Ion optical modelling
5. Design, construct and evaluate complex technology and concepts
6. Hands-on experimental work
7. Continuous learning to stay abreast of latest technology, including attending and presenting at international scientific conferences and interacting with customers and collaborators
8. Presenting results to internal and external audiences
9. Participate in and leading agile teams across mixed disciplines
10. Contribute towards Waters’ IP portfolio
Qualifications
Qualifications:
11. Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline and eight years mass spectrometry or ion mobility hardware development experience or higher degree and four years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
12. Good problem solving skills
13. Ability to work autonomously
14. Excellent communication and decision-making skills
Any of the following experiences would be desirable but not essential as training would be provided to you:
15. Scientific/engineering programming experience
16. Mathematical modelling experience
17. Ion optical modelling experience
18. Use of advanced test equipment (. oscilloscopes)
19. Data analysis skills
20. Practical laboratory experience
21. Liquid Chromatography experience
22. Vacuum technologies
23. Ionisation techniques
In addition to a competitive 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 and dental cover. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.
We know that sometimes the perfect candidate does not exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they do not fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Waters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs.