Senior Application Scientist - Proteomics

About the role

The Senior Application Scientist – Proteomics is responsible for delivering customer-centric applications support in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role focuses on LC-MS product demonstrations, field application support, method development, and training within life sciences research and pharmaceutical markets, supporting SCIEX’s accurate mass product portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver LC/MS product demonstrations, proteomics workflows, training, and ongoing application support to drive customer success and adoption.
• Partner with sales and business teams to identify opportunities, align application strategies, and influence customer decisions across key market segments.
• Design and implement end-to-end workflows, including sample preparation, analytical methods, and data processing approaches.
• Contribute to the definition, testing, and application of new hardware and software solutions across nominal and accurate mass LC-MS technologies.
• Build a strong presence in the proteomics community, represent SCIEX at conferences, and influence stakeholders across scientific, commercial, and executive audiences.

Requirements

• Exceptional presentation, communication, and customer-facing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years, Master’s degree with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years of experience in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences with focus on mass spectrometric analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in proteomics workflows (required), with broader exposure to metabolomics, lipidomics, and/or pharma applications including sample preparation, method development, and data analysis.
• Strong hands-on experience with LC/MS quantitative and qualitative workflows using accurate mass instrumentation.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in customer-facing environments and influence technical and business stakeholders.
• Up to 50% travel within North America.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in using SCIEX instrumentation and software, particularly accurate mass systems.
• Experience with MS/MS workflows for unknown identification.
• Experience serving as a recognized scientific contributor (e.g., publications, presentations, or collaborations) within proteomics.

Skills

• Exceptional presentation, communication, and customer-facing skills.
• Hands-on experience with LC/MS quantitative and qualitative workflows using accurate mass instrumentation.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in customer-facing environments and influence technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience with MS/MS workflows for unknown identification.
• Experience serving as a recognized scientific contributor (e.g., publications, presentations, or collaborations) within proteomics.

Benefits

SCIEX, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $125k-135K.

Schedule

This position reports to the Sr Manager, Biopharma and CE Applications and is part of the North America Commercial Applications team located in either Marlborough, MA or Redwood Shore, CA and will be an on-site role.