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Scientist

Bruker Nano Surfaces & Metrology
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026
Job Locations

US-WA

ID

2026-19158

Job Function

Research & Development

Overview

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 is looking for an staff R&D scientist, who will be based at our headquarters in Kirkland near Seattle, and contribute to our ongoing goal of delivering the best electron microscopes in the world.

Bruker thrives on new developments, and there are a wide variety of projects happening at Nion at any given time. These typically include new developments in the technology, implementation of the developments at customer sites, and documentation and training users in the latest and best practices. The successful candidate will contribute to and expand these efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Have experience operating, troubleshooting, and/or designing complex scientific apparatus
  • Enjoy getting the most out of an instrument
  • Collaborating with engineers and other scientists to develop next generation instrumentation
  • Writing detailed reports and presenting findings to stakeholders
  • Staying up-to-date with latest developments and advancements in instrumentation
  • Are able to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
  • Are good at identifying possible improvements in the instruments you use, discussing them with others, and working with a team to make them happen.
  • Naturally strive for efficiency and complete projects fully and with no leftover loose ends.
  • Enjoy traveling, meeting new people, training others, and learning from the experience yourself
  • Are able to quickly pick up new proficiencies on as-needed basis, such as a new simulation package
  • Conduct original research and experiments
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safety protocols

Qualifications

  • Recent Ph.D. in physics or related discipline
  • Solid communication skills
  • Willingness to travel (
  • Electron microscope operating experience is a plus

  • We Offer

    Stimulating and informal work environment in which good science comes first.

    Opportunity to collaborate with some of the world's top electron microscopy experts.

    Opportunities to grow

    Opportunity to put your experience and ideas to good use and to challenge yourself.

    Great living environment, with mountains and sea at our doorstep, and a rich cultural life.

    Competitive Compensation And Comprehensive Benefits.

    Stimulating and informal work environment in which good science comes first.

    Opportunity to collaborate with some of the world's to

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