Waters Corporation
LC Development Scientist
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Overview
Join a collaborative team at the forefront of clinical diagnostic innovation, where science, engineering and technology come together to shape the next generation of LC-MS based clinical systems. In this role, you will help transform innovative scientific concepts into commercially successful products, working alongside experts across hardware, software, clinical assays and customer workflows to deliver solutions that can make a meaningful impact on patient care worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the development of innovative LC-MS based clinical systems, helping to transform scientific concepts into products that address real-world clinical and healthcare challenges.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across science, engineering, software and product development to deliver integrated solutions that meet customer and business needs.
- Drive scientific investigations, experimental studies and technology evaluations to support the advancement of next-generation clinical analytical systems.
- Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in chromatography, mass spectrometry or related technologies, influencing product strategy and development decisions.
- Define system requirements, specifications and performance expectations, ensuring new technologies can be successfully developed, verified and transferred into commercial products.
- Build effective partnerships with internal teams, external collaborators and technology providers to accelerate innovation and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Stay informed about emerging technologies, scientific developments and industry trends, using these insights to identify opportunities for future product innovation and continuous improvement.
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Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a scientific or engineering discipline; an advanced degree (MSc, PhD or equivalent) is advantageous.
Experience:
- Proven experience in liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, LC-MS informatics, or a related scientific field, ideally within the development of analytical or clinical diagnostic instrumentation.
- Strong technical understanding of LC, LC-MS or comparable analytical systems, including system architecture, integration, verification and product development processes.
- Demonstrated ability to design, execute and interpret scientific investigations, applying data-driven approaches to solve complex technical challenges.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience developing technical documentation, requirements, specifications or scientific reports within a structured product development environment.
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to balance independent technical contribution with effective teamwork in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
Travel:
- Occasional international travel may be required to support customer interactions, partner collaborations, product investigations and development activities.
Company Description
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
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Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies 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 is 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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