Principal Development Scientist

Overview

Join a high-impact team at the forefront of bioprocess innovation, where you will lead the development of next‑generation LC/MS‑based process analytical technologies. This role offers a unique blend of cutting‑edge system design, development and real‑world application, working both in‑house and directly with customers to bring new technologies from concept into operational use. You’ll collaborate across engineering, research, and customer teams to shape solutions that transform how bioprocesses are monitored and controlled.

• Lead the design and delivery of bioprocess LC/MS systems from concept through to deployment, ensuring systems meet performance, customer, and business requirements.
• Own system requirements and architecture, providing technical leadership and direction to cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Define and implement system integration and verification strategies, ensuring robust and scalable product performance.
• Act as the technical authority for designated systems, resolving complex technical challenges and driving key design decisions.
• Drive the evaluation and integration of new technologies, enabling transition from research into commercial products.
• Lead the transition of systems from development into real‑world application environments, including customer evaluations and on‑site installation, troubleshooting, and optimisation of pre‑commercial systems (~40% travel).

• Degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Proven experience leading the development or integration of complex analytical or LC‑MS‑based systems.
• Strong system‑level thinking, with the ability to define requirements, architecture, and integration strategies across hardware, software, and informatics.
• Excellent problem‑solving and diagnostic skills, with experience resolving complex technical issues.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across multidisciplinary and global teams.
• Hands‑on experience with experimental systems, including configuration, testing, and performance evaluation.

Waters 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.