UV-Vis-NIR / Fluorescence Sr. Field Applications Scientist

The “new” PerkinElmer business, a newly independent company as of March 13, 2023, is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food, environmental, safety and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents. With a dedicated team of more than 6,000 team members, the Company serves customers in more than 35 countries. Additional information is available at www.perkinelmer.com

The Field Application Scientist (FAS) will work with Sales Representatives to achieve instrument sales goals by applying scientific knowledge of UV/VIS/NIR and Fluorescence technologies. These instruments are used across a diverse range of markets, including Engineered Materials, Optics, and Pharmaceuticals.

Location: This position will be REMOTE but candidate must reside near the Shelton, Connecticut area for meetings on occasion.

This FAS position is the key applications support person for the Northeastern United States, providing:

• Customer demonstrations, analyze samples, generate professional reports, and present results and solutions which best address customers’ challenges
• Assembling and delivering technical product presentations (to individual prospects and seminar/tradeshow audiences) in poster or oral technical sessions
• Training and applications implementation
• Ongoing feedback to Product Line Leaders and Product Managers on emerging applications, trends, performance and competitive landscape
• Developing application notes based on market needs
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• This role will travel up to 50% throughout the year
  
  

Basic Requirements:

• Master’s with 5+ years of post-academic experience
• 3+ years’ hands-on experience with advanced optical spectroscopic characterization techniques, including variable-angle reflection and transmission-type measurements within the UV-Vis-NIR spectral ranges
• 3+ years experience with Shimadzu 3600 or 3700, Agilent Cary 5000 or 6000, or PerkinElmer Lambda 650, 750, 850, 950, or 1050.
• Remote but must reside in driving distance from Shelton, CT for occasional meetings.
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

• PHD in relevant discipline.
• A strong mix of scientific expertise and excellent communication skills is required.
• Strong technical communication skills (written and spoken)
• Applicant must have working knowledge of optical measurements on materials utilizing UV/VIS/NIR and Fluorescence technologies
• Familiarity with polarized optical measurements
• Experience with UV/Vis/NIR measurement techniques for optics, including filters, lenses, mirrors, and coatings.
  
  

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $101k to $152k. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training