Principal Scientist
Waters Corporation
Wilmslow, England, United Kingdom
Overview Waters Division is seeking a Principal Scientist to join the Food & Environmental and Materials (FEMS) program team! Working within the Research, Development and Advanced Testing (RDAT) business segment for the Quan portfolio, you would be responsible for proactively providing expert scientific contributions that impact product development and business outcomes, solving the analytical problems that matter most. This includes providing leadership in the development of new science, technologies, methods, practices, and ways of working, as well as the generation and presentation of scientific content using Waters product portfolio to support business activities and new product development. This role can be based from our Wilmslow, UK or Milford, MA locations. Responsibilities Generate high-quality applications marketing content in line with the annual business plan, enabling the development of marketing initiatives. Develop a deep understanding of our customer s needs for FEMS analysis through collaborations and proactively feed this information into the Quan portfolio to support the next product developments. Work collaboratively across the RDAT business segment to ensure transfer of best practices and overall science development. Provide disciplinary scientific leadership which significantly impacts FEMS projects and the wider scientific community by patenting and/or publishing scientific articles and reviews in internationally recognized journals. Identify, champion, and develop new scientific ideas whilst advising on existing research and development activities. Support FEMS activities by participating in customer-facing events to present applications and Waters technologies at seminars, webinars, conferences, and tradeshows. Qualifications Education: MSc or PhD in a scientific discipline. Experience: Proven practical experience of developing contaminant analytical methods using sample preparation, chromatography, and mass spectrometry for FEMS applications, with PFAS experience preferred, using Waters or other related technologies. Considerable work experience and knowledge gained in an appropriate environment to make a significant contribution within a world-class science organization. Competencies: Excellent oral and written communication skills and significant evidence of building good working relationships with collaborators. Must be a self-starter and have excellent organizational, leadership, and networking skills. Travel (If Applicable): Some international travel ( 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. Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality. Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn, and improve every day in everything we do. We re the problem solvers and innovators that aren t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We re all in it together delivering benefits as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers, and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or protected Veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr