Senior Scientist

Waters Corporation
Wilmslow
8 months ago
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Overview

The Clinical Business Unit provides globally-recognized scientific leadership in the area of clinical and toxicology. We use that understanding to direct the development of innovative products and solutions to be workflow-based, enabling our customers to tackle critical analytical challenges and advance scientific understanding.

ASenior Scientistin the Assay Research team, Clinical Business Unit is responsible for providing scientific contributions that impact projects, to position Waters as the leading specialty measurement company. This includes the development of new science, technologies, methods, and practices. This role involves the generation and presentation of scientific content using Water's product portfolio to support business activities and new product development.

At Waters Corporation, we are committed to advancing the boundaries of science and technology. This is your opportunity to be part of an exceptionally dedicated team, working on ground-breaking projects in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

ASenior Scientistin the Assay Research team will:

  • Develop robust LC-MS workflow solutions for use in clinical research and clinical diagnostics in accordance with processes and procedures
  • Ensure flawless transfer of robust LC-MS clinical diagnostic assays to the Assay Development team for the execution of design control activities
  • Develop marketing collateral and scientific posters
  • Evaluate new instrumentation, software, and consumables
  • Support the transfer of knowledge for applications, hardware, software, and consumables to internal and external partners
  • Present scientific work at conferences and Waters internal and external meetings


Qualifications

Education:

  • Qualified to degree level or higher in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related life science.


Experience:

  • Shown experience in LC-MS/MS method development for the analysis and quantification of small and large molecules from biological matrices.
  • Proven technical experience in experimental design, method validation (FDA or EMA Bioanalytical method Validation and/or CLSI guidelines), and data evaluation.
  • Experience in clinical applications and statistical analysis would be an advantage.


Proficiencies:

  • Creative problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in the Design of Experiments and statistical analysis.
  • Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
  • Experience in working with GLP and QMS.


Travel (If Applicable):

  • This role would have an element of travel up to 10% of your time, to present your work at scientific conferences and Waters events as well as visiting customer sites.


In addition to salary, we work flexibly and provide 25 days holiday, and family-friendly benefits such as employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection, and private medical care. 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 stays in sync 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.Seniority level

  • Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • Job functionResearch, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • IndustriesBiotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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