Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
Key Competencies for Principal Scientist—Xevo MRT Program

• 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