Application Scientist- Micro-XRF with EMA

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Today, worldwide more than 8500 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meet its customers’ needs as well as to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

Bruker Nano, one of Bruker’s four operating segments, provides customers in academic and governmental institutions, life science, materials, and applied industries with the tools to determine the characteristics of matter and visualize the structure of molecules. Divisions within BNANO include Bruker AXS, Bruker Nano Analytics, Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology, Fluorescence Microscopy, and Canopy.

The Bruker AXS Division with US office located at Madison, WI is looking for an Applications Scientist to join our team and support product lines from Micro X-ray fluorescence and electron microscopy.

Responsibilities

Pre-Sales support:

• Analyze customer samples, create detailed reports, and present findings to customers
• Demonstrate the instruments and software packages to potential customers
• Represent Bruker AXS at trade shows, conferences, webinars, and online events
• Develop and present new analytical applications
• Technical input: Assist sales with product presentations and discussions
  
  

After-Sales Customer Support

• Plan and execute advanced user training online or at customer sites
• Provide support for application and technical questions related to the product line
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Support R&D during new product development (prototype and SW testing)
• Generate content for sales collaterals, and social media, e.g. application notes or white papers
• Create and present scientific work
• Maintain instruments in the demo laboratory and ensure good working conditions
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) with 3-5 years’ work experience, Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) with 1-2 years experience or PhD is desirable, but not required
• Work experience in the field of XRF (Geology, Chemistry, Physics, materials science or related scientific field) for elemental and/or chemical analysis
• Experience with chemical/elemental mapping beneficial
• Analytical Geology (Mineralogy) background is seen as a plus.
• Solid knowledge of X-ray fluorescence and electron spectroscopy or microscopy
• Knowledge of related methods (ICP, NIR, XRD) is considered a plus
• Willingness to learn new technologies and applications and general enthusiasm for scientific instruments
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with stakeholders, both inside and outside the company
• Ability to work with diverse and international teams
• Positive attitude and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills and work ethic
• Experience with MS Office Suite (PPT, Excel, MS Word, Teams)
• Willingness to travel up to 60% with some international travel
• Fluent in English (knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, French or German is a plus)
• Valid Driver License in good standing, issued by resident state required.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.
• Maintain a valid passport with flexibility for domestic and international travel.
• If not local, willing to move to Madison, WI.
  
  

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $61,200 and $108,000 provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and

other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.