What is a Research Scientist at Waters?
A Research Scientist at Waters is at the absolute forefront of analytical science, driving the innovation behind some of the world's most sophisticated specialty measurement technologies. Waters is a global leader in liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis, and scientists in this role are responsible for inventing, developing, and refining the hardware, chemistries, and software workflows that make high-precision molecular measurements possible. Your work will directly impact critical industries worldwide, from helping pharmaceutical companies accelerate life-saving drug development to enabling food safety labs to detect trace contaminants.
In this position, you will operate within a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. You will work alongside mechanical engineers, software developers, and product managers to translate complex scientific concepts into robust, commercializable laboratory solutions. Whether you are optimizing a novel stationary phase for ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) or designing advanced ionization techniques for mass spectrometers, your contributions will push the boundaries of what is analytically possible.
Success as a Research Scientist requires a rare blend of deep technical expertise and practical problem-solving capability. Waters values scientists who not only understand the fundamental physics and chemistry of analytical measurements but can also design elegant experiments to solve ambiguous, real-world problems. The role is intellectually demanding, but it offers the unique reward of seeing your scientific breakthroughs integrated into products used by thousands of laboratories globally.

