What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Laboratory Support Specialist position at Waters Corporation?
Overview
As an Applications Laboratory Support Specialist, you will perform essential laboratory operations while supporting application development for light scattering instruments and related Waters products. This role is ideal for early‑career scientific professionals who enjoy hands‑on lab work and are passionate about enabling customer success and product excellence.
Responsibilities
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
As an Applications Laboratory Support Specialist, you will perform essential laboratory operations while supporting application development for light scattering instruments and related Waters products. This role is ideal for early‑career scientific professionals who enjoy hands‑on lab work and are passionate about enabling customer success and product excellence.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain laboratory instruments, including light scattering systems and related equipment.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for ordering laboratory supplies and receiving customer samples.
- Coordinate safe handling and disposal of laboratory waste in partnership with HSE.
- Resolve routine laboratory and instrument issues; coordinate service visits and preventative maintenance as needed.
- Conduct routine laboratory experiments and standardized procedures to support application development.
- Accurately document experimental procedures, observations, and results.
- Support cross functional teams with instrument setup, sample preparation, and testing activities.
- Assist with internal and external training activities.
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers on feasibility studies and product soak testing.
- Provide input on opportunities to improve laboratory workflows, organization, and procedures.
- Postsecondary degree in a scientific or technical discipline.
- Familiarity with laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and standard lab practices.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
- Experience working in a scientific, technical, or laboratory environment preferred.
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.