Application Support Scientist
At SCIEX, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters, and by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life.
For more than 50 years, SCIEX has empowered customers to solve analytical challenges in quantitation and characterization through groundbreaking innovation, reliability, and support. As part of this team, you will influence life-changing research and outcomes while accelerating your potential.
About the role
The Application Scientist supports LC-MS product demonstrations, application development, technical training, and customer-facing activities within the Clinical and Forensics markets. This role contributes to the success of SCIEX’s accurate mass product portfolio and partners with Sales, Service, and Product teams to deliver pre-sales support, customer presentations, and technical expertise.
This position reports to the Sr Manager, Application Support and is part of the North America Applications team located in Marlborough, MA or Golden, CO. The role is on-site.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver customer demonstrations showcasing SCIEX LC/MS products and workflows.
- Provide on-site training for customers on SCIEX hardware and software platforms and offer ongoing support to ensure customer satisfaction and product efficiency.
- Work with business and sales units to pinpoint areas needing growth, identifying key application areas.
- Investigate and develop comprehensive solutions (including sample preparation, analytical methods, and reporting) for internal use or customer deployment.
- Collaborate with colleagues in different regions to develop a full suite of application solutions.
- Assist in defining and developing new hardware and software products, thoroughly testing these within both the nominal and accurate mass product portfolio.
- Participate in scientific conferences, seminars, and training programs to stay updated and contribute to the scientific community.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related life sciences field.
- 2+ years of experience with mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography (LC-MS), and other analytical techniques.
- Strong understanding of method development, validation, and troubleshooting for LC-MS/MS methods.
- Ability to present scientific data clearly to diverse audiences and build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
- Proven capacity to troubleshoot instrumentation and application-related issues.
- Experience with small molecule quantitation on triple quadrupoles.
- Up to 50% travel in North America if based local to the demo sites in Marlborough, MA or Golden, CO; up to 75% travel if based remotely.
- Possess a current driver license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using SCIEX instrumentation and software.
- Knowledge of clinical market trends, assays, and laboratory workflows.
- Prior experience working in a University Core Facility.
- Experience in training and supporting customers on instrumentation and software.
Benefits
SCIEX offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to employees' lives, including:
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
Pay
The annual salary range for this role is $74,000–$92,000. This role is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.