Senior Scientist

About the role

Waters Corporation is seeking an innovative, highly motivated Senior Scientist to join the Core Separation Team within the Chemistry and Lab Automation Business Unit. This materials-synthesis role is designed for an influential individual contributor who will collaborate across scientific and engineering disciplines to advance next-generation chromatographic technologies. The successful candidate will synthesize silica, polymeric, and hybrid materials; tailor their surface chemistry; and translate promising materials into robust chromatographic products.

Responsibilities

• Materials Innovation: Lead the research and development of novel inorganic, polymeric, and hybrid materials for liquid chromatographic applications; Design and execute surface-functionalization strategies for silica- and polymer-based materials used in liquid chromatography separations and quantitative analyses; Monitor scientific advances and industry trends; identify opportunities for innovation, differentiated technology, and intellectual property.
• Collaboration and Process Transfer: Plan and conduct experiments; analyze, interpret, document, and communicate results to guide materials and product development decisions; Collaborate with engineers, analytical scientists, manufacturing partners, and other cross-functional stakeholders to meet product-performance requirements and development milestones; Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and partner with Manufacturing to transfer, scale, and sustain synthesis processes.
• Quality, Safety, and Laboratory Excellence: Maintain laboratory equipment and uphold rigorous standards for experimental documentation, data integrity, and laboratory organization; Comply with all applicable environmental, health,