Technical Applications Scientist (TAS) - Research

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics.

Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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Job Description

Role Summary 

Enable science. Drive adoption. Support success.  
At Waters, Technical Applications Scientists are critical to ensuring customers realize the full value of their investment through expert scientific support, training, and workflow optimization. Operating at the intersection of science and customer success, you guide users from onboarding through long-term success, turning complex technologies into impactful, real-world outcomes and discoveries.  

This role goes beyond troubleshooting. It requires the ability to understand customer workflows, deliver effective training, and proactively drive utilization and satisfaction. You will partner closely with commercial, service, and marketing teams to support customer success, improve adoption, and identify opportunities for expansion.  

This is a high-impact role where scientific expertise, customer engagement, and execution directly influence product utilization, customer retention, and long-term value.  

Role Purpose 
As part of the Waters Biosciences division, ensure successful customer onboarding, new product adoption, and long-term success by providing technical product training, workflow and assay optimization, and post-sale technical support that enables customers to achieve their desired outcomes from our technologies and products. 

Key Responsibilities 
 Customer Engagement & Training 
Lead customer onboarding activities to ensure a smooth transition from purchase to implementation  

Deliver high-quality scientific training tailored to customer needs and skill levels  

Educate customers on best practices to maximize instrument and application performance  

Support initial setup and validation of customer workflows  

Post-Sale Technical Support & Troubleshooting 
Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical guidance across applications and workflows  

Partner with customers to resolve technical challenges efficiently and effectively  

Serve as a trusted scientific resource for ongoing support needs  

Escalate complex issues and coordinate with internal teams as needed  

Workflow Optimization & Adoption 
 Drive product utilization through proactive engagement and education  

Advise on customer workflows to improve efficiency and outcomes 

Identify gaps and recommend best-practice solutions  

Support customers in achieving measurable success with instruments and reagents  

Customer Success & Retention 
Improve customer satisfaction and retention through consistent engagement  

Reinforce the value delivered and ensure customers achieve their intended outcomes  

Build strong, long-term relationships with scientific stakeholders  

Support customer success initiatives aligned to business objectives  

Expansion & Opportunity Identification  
Identify opportunities to expand usage within existing workflows and applications  

Uncover potential needs for additional products, reagents, or capabilities  

Partner with Account Managers and Technical Sales Specialists to support business expansion opportunities  

Contribute insights that support territory growth strategies  

Cross-Functional Collaboration 
Partner closely with Account Managers, TSS, Service, and Marketing teams  

Support coordinated customer engagement strategies across roles  

Provide field feedback to influence product development and training programs  

Contribute to a collaborative, team-based customer success model  

What Success Looks Like 
Enables customers to achieve desired scientific outcomes  

Accelerates customer onboarding and reduces time to productivity  

Reduces technical and implementation challenges  

Increases product utilization and workflow adoption  

Improves customer satisfaction, retention, and long-term loyalty  

Identifies and supports expansion opportunities within accounts  

Qualifications & Experience 
Required 
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related scientific field  

Demonstrable experience with flow cytometry applications and cell sorting 

Ability to troubleshoot complex workflows and technical issues 

Proven ability to translate scientific concepts into practical application 

Strong training, presentation, and communication skills  

Willingness to travel within the assigned territory  

Preferred 
 Advanced degree in life sciences or related scientific field  

Experience with spectral flow cytometry and related applications  

Experience operating and troubleshooting cell sorters  

Experience supporting post-sale customer training  

Familiarity with laboratory workflow optimization and method development 

Experience working cross-functionally in commercial or support environments  

Work Environment & Travel 
Field-based role requiring frequent remote and in-person customer interactions 

Travel aligned to customer needs 

Why Waters 
Waters plays a critical role in advancing scientific discovery and improving human health. Our teams partner with leading organizations across Pharma, Biotech, Academic, and Government sectors to solve complex challenges. 

As part of Waters, you will: 
Enable customers to achieve meaningful scientific outcomes 

Work with innovative technologies and applications 

Collaborate across scientific and commercial teams 

Directly impact customer success and long-term value creation 

Who Thrives in This Role 
Scientists passionate about teaching, training, and enabling others 

Customer-focused professionals who value long-term, scientific relationships  

Problem solvers who enjoy troubleshooting and optimizing workflows or assays 

Collaborative partners who work effectively across teams  

Individuals highly self-motivated to deliver best-in-class technical support to a commercial organization 

Who This Role Is Not For 
Individuals seeking purely transactional or non-customer-facing roles 

Those uncomfortable with travel and field-based customer engagement 

Candidates who prefer reactive vs. proactive customer support 

Equal Opportunity 
Waters is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to thrive.

Compensation
The expected compensation range for this role is $ 95,600.00 - $153,000.00 USD Annual. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and geographic location.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

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Salary Range Information
$95,600.00 - $153,000.00 USD Annual