- The Woodlands, Texas, United States
- Senior
Senior XRF Applications Scientist leading technical execution of pre‑sales and post‑sales XRF projects in The Woodlands, TX.
Responsibilities
- Lead hands‑on execution of XRF applications projects, including customer sample testing, feasibility studies, sample preparation, instrument operation, calibration, method development, data analysis, and reporting.
- Support pre‑sales opportunities by proving analytical performance, demonstrating methods and ease of use, preparing results, and presenting findings with the commercial team in person or online.
- Develop, optimize, and document WD‑XRF and ED‑XRF methods for diverse sample types and industrial applications, including cement, mining, batteries, pharma, petrochemicals, metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and advanced materials.
- Provide post‑sales applications support, including customer training, calibration and method commissioning, troubleshooting, how‑to guidance, and ad hoc technical support.
- Review project scope, execution plans, analytical results, data reports, and customer deliverables prepared by Applications Scientists and Applications Specialists to strengthen quality, consistency, and technical rigor.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, materials science, geology, physics, engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Nice to have: Rigaku or comparable XRF platforms
- Nice to have: industrial XRF applications