Applications Scientist

APPLICATIONS SCIENTIST (RAMAN MICROSCOPY)
SUITABLE FOR RECENT MASTERS / PHD GRADS OR EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES
BASED LIVINGSTON – EXCELLENT SALARY PLUS BENEFITS
Based in Livingston, ESS Recruit’s client comprises of a group of European companies engaged in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of analytical systems, life science equipment and laboratory instruments with operations dating back to 1920.  Now part of a global multinational business, their fast growing multidisciplinary scientific and engineering product development group is looking to recruit an Applications Scientist as they are experiencing higher-than-ever demand worldwide.  In this role you will support the expanding Raman microscopy business. 
  
You will investigate challenging research samples in the Raman microscopy lab and create scientific content to support the Raman customers and promote the Raman microscope product line. Previous commercial experience is not required; this is primarily a scientific role for those with a passion for Raman microscopy and who want to apply it to a commercial setting.
  
Responsibilities:
Create engaging educational and tutorial videos to explain Raman microscopy concepts and how to use Raman microscopes and software.
Create written tutorial and applications content based on experiments in the lab to promote the features and capabilities of the Raman microscopes.
Measure customer samples, write test reports and advise on spectrometer and microscope configurations as part of the sales process.
Discuss technical and application requirements with potential customers in person or virtually to tailor the product to their needs.
Perform instrument demos and deliver technical presentations to potential customers.
Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally to attend exhibitions and conferences, visit customer sites, and support sales teams and distributors.
Liaise with other teams internally, such as working with research & development for a bespoke order or creating video content alongside the marketing team.   You should have a MSc/PhD in a physical science discipline with excellent knowledge of confocal Raman microscopy and the applications of the technique.  Previous experience in spectroelectrochemistry techniques would be an advantage.  You’ll also need excellent science communication, presentation and technical writing skills and a customer-first mindset. You will take ownership of customer problems and issues and work to resolve them with the capability to provide simple solutions to technical problems based on customer requirements.  Although primarily need to work on site you will likely be able to work from home one day a week once established in role.
If you are an aspiring Applications Scientist, really committed to joining something new, fresh and totally innovative then we would love to hear from you.  The scale and variety of opportunities and technology to work on makes this one of the best and most exciting opportunities in Central Scotland.  A highly competitive salary and package tailored to your experience is on offer for the right candidate.  However, the chance to be part of something truly unique makes this too good to refuse.  Please send your CV to our retained recruitment partner Katie Hydes at ESS Recruit