Principal Scientist

Waters Corporation is seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking Principal Scientist to play a pivotal role in the Xevo MRT program-our next-generation multi-reflecting time-of-flight mass spectrometry platform redefining the boundaries of analytical science.

This is a deeply lab-based role, rooted in direct interaction with our most advanced MS technologies. You'll design and execute experiments, interpret real-time data, and develop methods that shape the functionality and success of our cutting-edge instrumentation. You'll also serve as a trusted technical resource to our global early adopters, helping translate their insights into future innovations.

As part of a collaborative, international team of scientists, you'll bridge research and product impact-partnering closely with marketing and commercial groups to amplify field success and contribute to product strategy. Your work in the lab will fuel discoveries across pharma, biotech, environmental science, and beyond.

If you're energized by hands-on exploration, cross-functional collaboration, and scientific excellence on a global scale-this is your chance to lead from the bench and make an industry-shaping impact.

Key Competencies for Principal Scientist-Xevo MRT Program

Scientific Accountability & Leadership

Takes full ownership of individual and team outcomes, mentoring others and driving high-impact initiatives
• Applies deep, multi-disciplinary expertise to solve complex problems across scientific domains
• Operates with high autonomy, providing thought leadership and strategic direction without close oversight
• Leverages advanced market and competitive insights to inform research and product decisions

Decision Making & Technical Problem Solving

• Leads resolution of complex scientific challenges from inception to solution delivery
• Independently interprets data and translates findings into actionable scientific and commercial strategies
• Maintains a cutting-edge understanding of relevant theories, techniques, and emerging technologies
• Offers scientific guidance and technical expertise to address multifaceted research questions

Collaboration & Influence

• Drives strategic collaborations across scientific, commercial, and global functional teams
• Builds lasting relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to align objectives and share insights
• Influences product and technology roadmaps by interfacing across departments and geographic regions
• Contributes to shaping departmental policy, culture, and scientific best practices

Innovation & Initiative

• Designs and oversees novel experimental approaches, guiding peers through creative problem-solving
• Transforms scientific insight into intellectual property through the generation of patentable concepts
• Develops unconventional and impactful solutions that unlock new capabilities and workflows

Customer Engagement & Scientific Leadership

• Acts as a scientific advisor and trusted partner to key customers, delivering tailored support and insight
• Provides market-shaping thought leadership that drives growth and strengthens field engagement
• Recognized across regions as a credible source of technical training, customer guidance, and strategic input
• Proactively engages with Key Opinion Leaders to accelerate innovation and validate applications

Strategic Execution & Results Management

• Translates high-level business and scientific objectives into executable research strategies
• Leads multiple concurrent projects and teams, balancing complexity with performance
• Champions the development of new fields of research or applications that differentiate Waters in the market
• Regularly produces high-value content for product launches, marketing collateral, and peer-reviewed publications

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 20% to support customer engagements, technical collaborations, and global scientific initiatives

Education & Scientific Expertise

• Holds a degree in a relevant scientific discipline; advanced qualifications (MSc, PhD) strongly preferred
• Demonstrates deep domain expertise paired with a forward-looking understanding of key industry drivers, technological trends, and emerging applications
• Brings multidisciplinary insight that connects scientific specialisms and fuels cross-functional innovation

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

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.