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Principal MS Applications Specialist

Waters Corporation
Milford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Overview

Primary focus will be technical sales support by demonstrating instrument and software capabilities for Biomolecule applications to existing and prospective customers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in protein and peptide characterization and biopharmaceutical analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct sophisticated chromatography and mass spectrometry instrument demonstrations in the laboratory to potential customers in support of the sales process.
  • Perform Biomolecule type applications and method development. A strong emphasis on the analysis of intact protein, peptides, RNA and DNA.
  • In depth knowledge of MassLynx, waters_connect, ProteinLynx, and Progenesis QIP software used for the interpretation of the above application types.
  • Provide in-depth technical support and training to customers and company personnel. Support product development by successfully working with software and hardware production teams. Develop training materials in order to educate and ensure customer success with Waters products.
  • Primary focus will be technical sales support by demonstrating instrument and software capabilities for Biomolecule applications to existing and prospective customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in protein and peptide characterization techniques.
  • The desired experience would include but not limited to, intact protein mass analysis; Top down and bottom up protein sequencing: carbohydrate profiling; analysis of RNA and DNA. Provide in-depth technical and application support for customers. Represent the company at external scientific meetings where company expertise is required. Present scientific data at external scientific meetings. Operate and maintain Waters mass spectrometers and chromatography instrumentation. Provide method development in applying ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray time of flight. Provide scientific data for technical publication and marketing purposes. Participate in critical product development

Qualifications

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or related field with at least five to eight years of experience in job related field of Liquid Chromatography (LC) and Mass Spectrometry (MS) in Biomolecule MS applications.

Ph.D Prefered with five years in a related field.

Company Description

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.

Key Words

Mass Spectrometry

Liquid Chromatography

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