Overview
Applications Scientist – Proteomics
Washington D.C.
VRS is looking for an adventurous & customer-facing Scientist to become part of a highly respected international Mass Spectrometry company. The successful candidate will provide LCMS application support to Proteomics customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic area (VA, MD, PA, DE, D.C.).
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide method development and training services of High-resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS) products to existing customers for protein / peptide analysis
- Support post-sales efforts as a technical expert for HRMS applications
- >50% Travel to a variety of customer sites focused around Washington D.C. with occasional overnight travel (1-2 nights/month)
- Feed-back successes and challenges to management / R&D to constantly improve hardware, software, and customer experience
Candidate Qualifications
- PhD/MS Degree in Chemistry, Biotech, Biochemistry, or related
- Hands-on experience and knowledge of Proteomics or other High Res LC/MS applications
- Practical approach to troubleshooting and method development
- Ability and desire to work closely with customers remotely and face to face; must be an excellent communicator, good listener, and patient teacher
Salary:
- $80-120K annual base salary (or MORE!) for qualified candidates + 20K+ bonus
- Health/dental/vision +401k with match
- Ability to work with some of the most advanced Mass Spec technologies!!!