Scientist, Mass Spectromtery

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors:
Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

A scientist with expertise in mass spectrometry who can lead development efforts for new products and applications related to electron multipliers and filaments.

Onsite:
Palmer, MA, USA

• Support product development by testing and analysis of new concepts, designs, or applications.
• Generating novel ideas, approaches, and solutions to scientific challenges to support product development.
• Staying updated on emerging technologies and scientific advancements by attending conferences, customer intimacy, and self-guided research.
• Support sales and manufacturing when high level technical knowledge is needed.
• Identifying and mitigating scientific and operational risks to support production.
• Mentor others in the organization by providing training and support.
• Documenting experimental results and maintaining a knowledge database that can be used to support future efforts.
• Draft technical proposals and report on project milestones to site and group management as needed.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.

• PhD in analytical chemistry, physics, or related fields. Alternatively, extensive experience in the development of analytical/scientific instrumentation.
• Minimum experience 3-5 years of hands‑on experience with instrumentation research and development in either commercial or academic settings.
• Subject matter knowledge of relevant technologies.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills:
  Expertise in troubleshooting, hypothesis testing, and applying statistical analysis.
• Expertise in experimental design and methodology:
  Ability to design robust experiments, validate methods, and interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication skills.

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of…