Job Title: Applications Scientist, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

Work Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Summary:

Seeking a motivated Applications Scientist to advance and support a portable VIS-NIR product line utilized in various industries such as mining, agriculture, and research. This role involves applying scientific expertise to diverse applications using advanced handheld and portable instrumentation.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in analytical interpretation and applications of portable VIS-NIR instrumentation to drive business growth.
• Collaborate with sales teams and customers to address application requirements and resolve analytical and calibration challenges using chemometrics and machine learning models.
• Contribute to algorithm development through characterization testing, data analysis, and close cooperation with product development teams.
• Provide demonstrations and training sessions for customers to support the sales process.
• Develop and maintain documentation for calibration procedures and analytical quality assurance protocols.
• Offer calibration and analytical support to manufacturing operations as needed.
• Identify, refine, and document new applications and custom calibrations, preparing reports for both internal and external audiences.
• Build foundational technical knowledge of complementary analytical techniques such as XRF and LIBS.

Qualifications:

• BS in Physics, Geology, Chemistry, or a related hard science required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with spectroscopy and/or analytical instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret VIS-NIR spectra in industry or instrumentation environments.
• Proficiency in chemometric modeling and/or machine learning algorithms for spectroscopy applications.
• Background in spectral geology is a plus.
• Strong analytical, experimental, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as required.

Published Category: Analytical & Process Development