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We are currently seeking an Applications Scientist – Food & Environmental Analysis who will be responsible for designing, developing, validating, and supporting LC-MS/MS and HRMS-based workflows for global food safety and environmental testing applications. This is a hands-on laboratory role located in Bengaluru, India.
What we'll get you doing:
• Design, optimize, and validate analytical methods for detecting residues and contaminants in complex food matrices (e.g., pesticides, mycotoxins, veterinary drugs, PFAS, and food additives) following international guidelines such as SANTE, AOAC, FSSAI, and ISO/IEC.
• Work hands-on with sample extraction, clean-up, and LC-MS/MS or HRAM (High-Resolution Accurate Mass) platforms including to address analytical challenges associated with complex food matrices containing fats, sugars, proteins, and other matrix interferences.
• Work with world-class R&D, Marketing, and Sales teams to define end-to-end workflow development scope, execute application workflows, and communicate the value of analytical solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Write application notes, white papers, SOPs, technical manuals, and other scientific content to support commercial marketing activities and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support, including product and method demonstrations, proof-of-concept studies, customer training, workflow implementation, and troubleshooting activities.
The essential requirements of the role include:
• Typically a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Food Technology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, or a related scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in operating LC/HRMS and LC-MS/MS instruments and comprehensive knowledge of the associated software suite. Experience with customized quantitation, reporting, and data analysis workflows is desired.
• Familiarity with food safety limits, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards established by FSSAI, FDA, and European Union food safety regulations.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and scientific storytelling skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to relocate, if required, and travel up to 30%.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
• Experience with SCIEX mass spectrometry platforms.
• Experience with high-resolution mass spectrometry workflows for non-targeted screening, suspect screening, and contaminant identification.
• Experience with environmental analysis workflows involving PFAS, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), microplastics, and emerging contaminants.
• Strong understanding of food safety risk assessment and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present scientific information to diverse global audiences.
Phenomenex, a Danaher operating 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 Danaher Benefits Info.
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.
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