Sales Applications Chemist II

Overview

LC/MSMS Applications Specialist

Location: Demonstration Laboratory in Barcelona

Starting date: 2nd quarter 2026

Reporting to: South Application support Manager

Based in: Barcelona

Territory: Spain

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Compensation : fixed salary + variable pay

Company car : yes

Responsibilities

As part of the applications laboratory and reporting to the team manager, you will play a key role in showcasing the value of our analytical solutions to customers.Your mission will be to support users in discovering and making the most of our cutting-edge liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) technologies, particularly UPLC systems coupled with triple quadrupole and time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometers.In this role, you will:- Conduct scientific and technical demonstrations of our systems for customers and prospects- Design and implement application studies, including analysis and development of LC-MS methods tailored to customer challenges- Optimize and transfer analytical methods on triple quadrupole and TOF platforms for a variety of analytical applications- Take part in scientific and technical presentations during instrument evaluations and support customers throughout their purchasing process- Deliver user training on instrument operation and associated software solutionsThe role is split between the applications laboratory located at headquarters and on-site interventions at customer premises to prepare trials, deploy analytical applications, or train teams on our solutions.This position, part of the instrument commercial team for Southern Europe, requires strong interaction with the sales teams and a good understanding of scientific and application-related challenges in order to actively contribute to the success of customer projects.Regular travel within Spain is expected.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should ideally have the following qualifications:

• Education: Engineering degree/PhD in analytical chemistry or biochemistry
• Experience :
• At least 3 years of laboratory experience, with hands-on expertise in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Excellent command of separation technologies (liquid chromatography), tandem mass spectrometry and TOF, and their coupling.
• Experience in method development.
• Experience in project management and customer relations.
• Experience in the relevant industry sector (food and environmental, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical, chemical materials, etc.).

Knowledge:

• Softwares: Empower, Masslynx ou Waters_connect.
• Fluent Spanish and English required - another European language is a plus (preference for French or Italian).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of CRM tools (ideally Salesforce).
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry and laboratory best practices.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently, manage several initiatives simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve technical issues and provide guidance on product use and optimization.
• Excellent communication and persuasive presentation skills.
• Ability to integrate and work effectively as part of a team.
• Sense of initiative.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Commercial mindset and ability to work toward quarterly and annual objectives.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT)is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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.