Waters Corporation

LC Development Scientist

Waters Corporation • $95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • Proven experience in liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, or related fields.
  • Strong technical understanding of LC-MS systems and product development processes.
  • Ability to design and interpret scientific investigations using data-driven methods.
  • Effective communication skills for presenting technical information to diverse teams.
  • Experience in developing technical documentation and specifications.
  • Proactive and collaborative mindset, thriving in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of innovative LC-MS clinical systems addressing healthcare challenges.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Drive scientific investigations and technology evaluations for next-gen systems.
  • Provide technical leadership in chromatography and mass spectrometry.
  • Define system requirements and performance expectations for new technologies.
  • Build partnerships with internal and external collaborators to enhance innovation.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends for product innovation.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment at the forefront of clinical diagnostic innovation.
  • Opportunity to impact patient care on a global scale.
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary experts across various fields.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and scientific developments.
  • Potential for international travel to support product development and customer interactions.
Full Job Description
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.


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.

Key Words

LC
MS
IVD
Diagnostic
Instrument
Clinical
Mass Spectrometry
Liquid Chromatography
Systems

About Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts. The company designs, manufactures, sells and services high performance liquid chromatography, ultra performance liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry technology systems and support products primarily in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Asia. The company's products are used by pharmaceutical, life science, biochemical, industrial, academic and government organizations working in research and development, quality assurance and other laboratory applications. Waters Corporation's products are sold worldwide through a direct sales force and independent distributors.
Learn more about Waters Corporation
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$20.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$521.5 million
Founded
1905
5 Year Trend
+5.1%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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