Senior Scientist - Waters Corporation

Overview:

 

Waters Corporation is seeking a Materials Scientist to help advance bio therapeutics through the research and development of new chemical tools that facilitate the characterization and quantitation of biological molecules.  This is an exciting opportunity to join our Biopharm Portfolio in the Chemistry & Lab Automation Business Unit and take the lead on the development of new chromatographic stationary phase materials.  In this Senior Scientist position, you will work with a diverse team of scientists and engineers across the organization, apply yourself as a highly influential individual contributor, and have a major impact on the world’s newest therapeutics.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the research and development of new inorganic, polymeric, and hybrid materials for biological product characterization and quantitation applications. 
• Apply your knowledge and experience of surface chemistry to modify polymer and silica surfaces to facilitate the separation of biological molecules.
• Conduct site-specific modification of constructs to allow orientation advised conjugation.
• Collaborate with engineers, analytical chemists, application scientists, and production colleagues to ensure product performance and drive product development timelines.  
• Accurately detail research findings and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Stay up-to-date on literature in your research area and pursue intellectual property opportunities.
• Comply with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry or related discipline.  A minimum of 2 years of proven experience in leading a project preferred.
• Strong background in polymer materials science including emulsion techniques and surface grafting. 
• Experience with different proven surface bioconjugation approaches and the quantification of biomolecules immobilized to solid surfaces is a plus.
• Knowledge in the areas of bioprocessing, biomolecular interactions, recombinant engineering, protein expression, site specific protein modification, and biomolecular characterization approaches are desired.
• Knowledge of liquid chromatography theory and material characterization.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently following high level mentorship and the ability to set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines.
• Willingness to learn different techniques, have a positive attitude, and collaborative spirit.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.                                                                   #LI-CB1

 

 

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 benefit 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. 

Key Words:Chemist, Chemistry, Materials Scientist, Scientist, Synthesis, Polymer