Product Scientist - EDS; FTC

Materials Analysis is a leading business unit within Oxford Instruments, responsible for a diverse portfolio including Electron Microscopy, Mechanical Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Raman Microscopy, and Benchtop NMR products.

We are a global technology leader with a strong customer base and a collaborative culture that drives cross‑technique innovation and maximises opportunities for growth.

Our strategy focuses on full integration across product lines to unlock growth potential, improve productivity, and transform how we operate to enter new markets.

As part of the wider Oxford Instruments Group—alongside Andor Technology, Nano Science, Plasma Technology, and X‑Ray Technology—we have a 60‑year heritage and multiple Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, delivering world‑class technologies that help address some of the world’s biggest challenges.

12‑month fixed‑term contract.

As an EDS Product Scientist
, you will act as a technical expert in Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), supporting internal and external stakeholders in maximising the value and performance of our products.

You will drive technical excellence by developing sales enablement tools, supporting new product development, delivering demonstrations, and enhancing the capabilities of our global applications community.

Working closely with your line manager and cross‑functional teams, you will help optimiser product performance, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure our solutions meet evolving customer needs.

• Act as a subject matter expert in EDS analysis and microanalysis applications
• Provide second‑line technical support to customer services teams
• Analyse and interpret customer sample data, producing high‑quality reports

• Develop sales enablement materials (with management review)
• Deliver customer demonstrations and support sales opportunities
• Conduct routine internal demonstrations of products and applications

• Support testing and validation of new software and hardware releases
• Collaborate with Product Management and NPI teams on product improvements
• Identify and escalate product performance issues and enhancement opportunities

• Prepare samples for analysis and maintain demonstration readiness
• Catalogue and manage demonstration samples
• Support operation of demonstration facilities in line with defined processes

• Deliver internal training to global applications teams
• Upskill colleagues and contribute to knowledge‑sharing initiatives
• Support development of technical documentation and training materials

• Capture and communicate customer insights and market trends
• Provide feedback on product performance, customer needs, and opportunities

• Engage with global applications teams to build knowledge and best practices
• Contribute to cross‑regional collaboration and community development

Undertake international travel to support customers and internal teams.

• Is passionate about analytical science and electron microscopy
• Enjoys working at the intersection of science, technology, and customer engagement
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast‑evolving, global environment
• Is motivated to continuously improve ways of working and deliver impact

• MSc (or equivalent) in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related discipline

• Significant hands‑on experience using EDS for real‑world sample analysis
• Strong working knowledge of electron microscopy and microanalysis
• Experience using analytical systems in an electron microscopy environment
• Experience developing technical materials (training, documentation, or sales collateral)

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Proficiency in standard IT tools and…