Raman Applications Scientist

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support for HORIBA Raman products
• Support Sales and Service teams in interactions with prospects and existing customers
• Perform measurements on prospect samples and prepare analysis reports
• Conduct product demonstrations and customer training at HORIBA facilities and in the field
• Develop applications for non-routine measurements in support of customers, new products, and business development initiatives
• Design experiments to test hypotheses or demonstrate the feasibility of a new application, or provide proof of concept to a customer
• Create supporting documents such as application notes, technical notes, training material, and support creation of new marketing material
• Deliver in-person and virtual presentations (e.g., webinars) at scientific conferences, sales meetings, and customer events
• Provide technical support at trade shows and industry events
• Identify, explore, and develop new applications for HORIBA Raman instruments

Requirements

• Research background with demonstrated ability to develop sound experimental methods and test hypotheses using appropriate analytical techniques
• Strong expertise in Spectroscopy; experience with Raman spectroscopy is strongly preferred (expertise in microscopy, optics, or analytical instruments like Fluorescence, confocal microscopy, AFM, SEM, TEM, or FTIR is also valuable)
• Extensive experience in analytical data analysis and interpretation (i.e., coupling analytical instrumentation with data analysis to derive answers)
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%, including international travel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical thinking skills
• M.S. or PHD in chemistry, analytical chemistry, biophysics, materials sciences/engineering, or a related scientific field

Qualifications

Based in Piscataway, NJ.