Applications Specialist, Applied Mass Spectrometry

Bruker is one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies enabling scientist to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new application that improve the quality of human life. Our high-performance products and high-value life science and diagnostic solutions are trusted by leading businesses, institutes, and scientists worldwide. Today, more than 8,500 employees at over 90 locations are working on this permanent challenge to make the world a better place.

The Applications Specialist is responsible for analytical methods development based in our Application Development Laboratory in Billerica, MA, according to the new analytical needs in the following markets: Foods, Environmental and Toxicology/Forensic, mainly.

In addition, he/she will be responsible for the methods implementation at customers facility according to specifications from customers and product management.

Analytical techniques to cover include: GCMS, LCMS, DART/MS, Triple Quad MS, and QTOF.

Develop new analytical methods at the Application Development Laboratory.
• Analysis of customer samples and results reporting.
• Demonstration of instruments and methods to customers.
• Methods implementation at customer facility.
• Sales & technical internal support.
• Providing advanced user training at Bruker and customer sites.
• Provide answers to potential customer analytical inquiries.
• Customer support (phone, e-mail etc..) for operational, technical and analytical questions.
• Prepare application notes and scientific posters as well as giving scientific speeches.

• Degree in scientific areas (BS, MSc, Ph.D). analytical chemistry, chemistry engineering or related field with a reasonable experience in laboratory work covering chromatography and mass spectrometry is preferred.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation software products, advanced user of MS Office databases and networking.
• Experience with Analytical instumentations, specifically Triple Quad MS, LC/MS, DART/MS, GC/MS.
• 3 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, needed with a wide variety of knowledge levels with customers and in-house staff. Organizational abilities and self-motivational skills. Positive attitude and strong sense of commitment for teamwork. Adaptive to dynamic and changing environments.
• Ability to teach analytical techniques and software operation.
• Ability and willingness to travel (20% max).
• Experience with quality standards regulation, ENAC, ASTM, UNE in lab. environment will be valuable.
• English reading, writing and speaking fluently required.

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $83,000 and $133,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge, and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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