Application Scientist

Advion Interchim Scientific, with North American headquarters in Ithaca, NY, is a technology company focused on leading-edge life science instrumentation and consumable products that improve lives. Our products are found throughout the world, from pharmaceutical companies to leading research universities. We passionately work to support our customers, facilitate global change, and continuous forward progress.

Our team designs, develops, and manufactures a wide portfolio of laboratory instruments that ranges from media and columns to consumables, accessories, and instruments for flash chromatography, preparative (U)HPLC, analytical (U)HPLC, mass spectrometry, ICP-MS, coupled with intelligent apps and software.

Advion Interchim Scientific is the market-facing name of a partnership between Advion, Inc. and Interchim SAS, separate companies that have agreed to market and distribute their products together.

We are currently seeking an Application Specialist to join our expanding team. This position will be based in Ithaca, NY.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Application Scientist will provide a scientific foundation to Advion’s compact mass spectrometry product line by developing a sound understanding of the underlying single quadrupole and ambient ionization technology, customer needs and applications suitable for this product. Developing applications and performing sample preparation activities in the key areas of:

• Threat Analysis in screening situations (drugs and explosives)
• Mass spectrometry analysis of chemical reaction mixtures
• MS directed fraction collection of peptide/protein mixtures

The incumbent will also validate new components or systems, generate data for application notes, technical literature or data packages and will communicate product operation and sample preparation techniques to customers through demonstrations, training courses, and formal presentations.

• Work closely with the research and engineering group to develop and test new products.
• Develop effective analytical methodology for the analysis of both small molecules and large biomolecules in various matrices.
• Generate new data by working with Advion colleagues and customers in our key application areas. Data will take the form of data packages, application notes, publications in peer reviewed journals and/or slides for oral and poster presentations at conferences.
• Interact with prospective customers to support the sales process.
• Provide onsite and telephone support and problem solving for customers experiencing sample preparation and analysis difficulties.
• Conduct on- and off-site demonstrations of the company’s products to potential customers in support of Advion’s sales and marketing efforts.
• Provide training classes for customers at Advion’s Ithaca facilities.

This position will report directly to the Senior Director of Technology.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree (PhD preferred, post-doctoral training a plus) in analytical chemistry or in adjacent areas with concentration on modern laboratory analytical techniques (environmental sciences, food sciences, toxicology or pharmacy).
• Must possess in-depth knowledge and expertise of modern liquid chromatography (analytical or preparative scale) and mass spectrometry (single quad or other technique) and their related sample preparation techniques (e.g.LLE, SLE, SPE, crystallization, dryload).
• General knowledge of organic chemistry and mass spectrometry with atmospheric pressure ionization (ESI and APCI) would be a plus.
• Experience with analytical equipment hardware and ability to troubleshoot scientific instruments as well as excellent communication and people skills is required.
• Three or more years of experience of application development or other hands-on laboratory work with HPLC-MS is desirable.
• Up to 25% overnight travel may be required (scientific conferences and workshops, working onsite with customers, prospects or collaborators). Occasional international travel as needed (<10%).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Advion offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit plans and a strong team environment. Advion is an EOE.