Application Scientist - ICP-MS

Advion Interchim Scientific•Ithaca, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Advion Interchim Scientific, with North American headquarters in Ithaca, NY, designs, develops, and manufactures mass spectrometers, chip-based ion sources, and microfluidic flow chemistry systems and consumables for the life sciences and related industries. We are the growing supplier of choice for industrial and academic customers who demand accurate mass analysis, higher synthetic yields and throughput, and more productive research and scale-up. We are currently seeking to fill the following position at our Ithaca facility.

Requirements

MS or PhD in analytical chemistry, environmental sciences, food sciences, or toxicology. Other degrees with demonstrated experience will be considered.
Post-doctoral training is a plus.
In-depth knowledge of modern inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and related sample preparation techniques (e.g., microwave digestion), preferably with experience in environmental chemistry, geology, or food science/toxicology.
Demonstrated background in hardware skills and the ability to troubleshoot scientific instruments, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Three or more years of application development or hands-on laboratory work with ICP-MS is desirable.
U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of organic chemistry and atmospheric pressure ionization mass spectrometry (ESI and APCI) is a plus.
HPLC experience is also a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop effective analytical methodology for the analysis of elements via inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) in a variety of matrices.
Generate new data with Advion Interchim Scientific colleagues and customers in our key application areas, in the form of application notes, peer-reviewed publications, and oral or poster presentations at conferences.
Engage with customers and markets to define new applications and open new markets.
Partner with Marketing Communications to develop effective marketing strategies and campaigns.
Engage with prospective customers to support the sales process.
Provide onsite and telephone support, troubleshooting customer sample preparation and analysis challenges.
Deliver onsite customer training and applications assistance as part of Advion Interchim Scientific's post-installation, application-specific training initiative.
Conduct on- and off-site product demonstrations to potential customers in support of Advion Interchim Scientific's sales and marketing efforts.
Interact with customers by phone or laboratory visit to establish analysis needs, analyze customer samples, and deliver reports that support the sales process.
Provide training classes for customers at Advion Interchim Scientific's Ithaca facilities.
Maintain and manage the ICP-MS application laboratory, including instrument upkeep, consumables, sample handling, and overall lab readiness for demonstrations, training, and customer sample analysis.
Work closely with the research and engineering group to develop and test new products.

Benefits

Competitive and employee-focused benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
Generous paid time off
9 paid holidays
Flexible "X" days
401(k) plan with company matching
Life and disability insurance
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Medical coverage through the Excellus BCBS Bronze 5 high-deductible plan
Advion helping offset out-of-pocket costs by funding most of the deductible through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Family leave benefits