Senior Scientist

OverviewWaters Analytical Sciences Divison is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Food & Environmental and Materials (FEMS) program team. You would be responsible for contributing to scientific excellence across the FEMS Program within the LCMS business segment. This role supports analytical strategy through the design and execution of high‑quality PFAS experiments and the generation of impactful scientific content aligned with Waters’ growth objectives and product development initiatives.

With a strong foundation in FEMS analysis, you would be supporting the development of robust, PFAS customer‑relevant workflows that address evolving contaminants and laboratory requirements. ResponsibilitiesContributes as a technical expert on one or more defined PFAS application science projects, working independently and managing time effectively to meet agreed milestones. Designs, executes, interprets and summarizes FEMS experiments, ensuring data quality, robustness, and reproducibility.

Provides scientific input to cross‑functional teams to help ensure customer use cases are accurately reflected in project deliverables. Authors and contributes to scientific content such as application notes, workflow documents, and technical presentations. Participates in scientific conferences, webinars, customer discussions and technical forums through content development and scientific input. Applies existing methodologies and contributes to the evaluation of new technologies, workflows, and approaches.

Identifies opportunities for incremental improvements in analytical workflows and experimental design.

QualificationsEducation:MSc or PhD in a scientific discipline.

Experience:Proven practical experience of developing contaminant analytical methods using sample preparation, chromatography and mass spectrometry for FEMS applications, with PFAS experience preferred, using Waters or other related technologies. Considerable experience contributing to scientific reports, application notes, workflows, or customer‑facing technical materials.

Competencies:Clear scientific communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and globally distributed project teams. Strong scientific curiosity, problem-solving skills and willingness to learn and develop new technical capabilities. Good planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Travel (If Applicable):Some international travel (<10%) may be required.

In addition to salary, we work flexibly and provide 25 days holidays, excellent family friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute. Company DescriptionWaters 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.

Job SummarySystem ID: 27466Job Family: RD - Research and DevelopmentJob Locations: UK-Cheshire-WilmslowJob Location : Country (Full Name): United Kingdom