Associate Hardware Scientist (Mass Spec – Ion Traps)

For over 50 years, SCIEX has been developing groundbreaking technologies and solutions in mass spectrometry and capillary electrophoresis. Our products enable our customers to quickly respond to environmental hazards, better understand biomarkers relevant to disease, improve patient care in the clinic, bring relevant drugs to market faster and keep food healthier and safer. At SCIEX, you’ll find a rewarding role that amplifies your impact on the world and helps you realize life’s potential.

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Are you ready for the next step in your mass spectrometry career? The Associate Hardware Research Scientist (Mass Spectrometry– Ion Traps) is responsible for driving innovation around ion traps and mass analyzers.

This position is part of the Hardware Research Department and will be located in Concord, Ontario.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Defines and tests novel ion trap hardware to enable improved performance for customer workflows
• Performs different methodologies to verify or validate different aspects of hardware/software under the mentorship of more senior scientists
• Drives innovation by generating novel ideas to advance scientific technology
• Identifies and implements opportunities for product improvement within a defined research area
• Contributes to on-time delivery of different research projects and translates development or scientific risks into a tangible research plan
  
  

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Higher level Science degree in a related field such as Physics, Chemistry, or similar required (Ph.D. preferred)
• Broad background and knowledge of ion movement, mass analyzer technology, ion trap technology and ion trap theory
• Proven publication record within the field related to hardware design
• Experience with various sample introduction techniques
  
  

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Understands the link between project goals and company strategy
• Ability to work independently
• Proven track record of innovation and patent generation preferred
  
  

SCIEX, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.

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