Associate Hardware Scientist (Mass Spec - Ion Traps)

Company: SCIEX
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: May 21, 2025

Job Description:

For over 50 years, SCIEX has been developing groundbreaking technologies and solutions in mass spectrometry and capillary electrophoresis. Our products enable our customers to quickly respond to environmental hazards, better understand biomarkers relevant to disease, improve patient care in the clinic, bring relevant drugs to market faster and keep food healthier and safer. At SCIEX, you'll find a rewarding role that amplifies your impact on the world and helps you realize life's potential.SCIEX is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possibleAre you ready for the next step in your mass spectrometry career? The Associate Research Scientist (Instrument Control and Acquisition) is responsible for driving innovationThis position is part of the Software and Applications Research Department and will be located in Concord, Ontario.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Enable the testing and development of novel hardware to improve performance for customer workflows
• Define novel methodologies to verify or validate different aspects of hardware/software under the mentorship of more senior scientists
• Drive innovation by generating novel ideas to advance scientific technology
• Identify and implement opportunities for product improvement within a defined research area
• Contribute to on-time delivery of different research projects and translate development or scientific risks into a tangible research planThe essential requirements of the job include:
  • Higher level Science degree in a related field such as Physics, Chemistry, mathematics, or similar required (Ph.D. preferred)
  • Broad background and knowledge of instrument control, machine learning, and software development
  • Proven publication record within the field related to enabling novel instrumentation
  • Experience with analytical instrumentationIt would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
    • Demonstrated experience implementing AI / ML algorithms to solve scientific problems
    • Ability to work independently
    • Proven track record of innovation and patent generation preferredThe salary range for this role is $90-$120K CAD. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.SCIEX, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com. Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit . - Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.

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