Scientist, Mass Spectromtery

About the role

A scientist with expertise in mass spectrometry who can lead development efforts for new products and applications related to electron multipliers and filaments. Work Environment: Onsite: Palmer, MA, USA.

Responsibilities

• Support product development by testing and analysis of new concepts, designs, or applications.
• Generating novel ideas, approaches, and solutions to scientific challenges to support product development.
• Staying updated on emerging technologies and scientific advancements by attending conferences, customer intimacy, and self-guided research.
• Support sales and manufacturing when high level technical knowledge is needed.
• Identifying and mitigating scientific and operational risks to support production.
• Mentor others in the organization by providing training and support.
• Documenting experimental results and maintaining a knowledge database that can be used to support future efforts.
• Draft technical proposals and report on project milestones to site and group management as needed.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.

Requirements

• PhD in analytical chemistry, physics, or related fields. Alternatively, extensive experience in the development of analytical/scientific instrumentation.
• Minimum experience 3-5 years of hands-on experience with instrumentation research and development in either commercial or academic settings.
• Subject matter knowledge of relevant technologies.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills: Expertise in troubleshooting, hypothesis testing, and applying statistical analysis.
• Expertise in experimental design and methodology: Ability to design robust experiments, validate methods, and interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment

Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date.