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Advion Interchim Scientific (AIS) with North American headquarters in Ithaca, NY, designs, develops, and manufactures mass spectrometers, chip-based ion sources, and liquid chromatography - based separation systems for the life sciences and related industries. We are the growing supplier of choice for our industrial and academic customers who are demanding accurate mass analysis, higher synthetic yields/throughput, natural product isolation and more productive research and scale-up. We are currently seeking to fill the following position in Ithaca:

APPLICATION SCIENTIST -Flash Chromatography:

The Application Scientist will provide a scientific foundation to Advion’s puriFlash separation and purification product line by developing a sound understanding of customer needs, developing applications and performing sample preparation activities in the key disciplines of:

· Organic synthetic chemistry separation/isolation

· Natural products purification including hemp/cannabis

· Food/Flavor chemistry

The incumbent will support commercial activities and sales through the generation of data for application notes and technical literature (MarCom) and will communicate product operation and sample preparation techniques to customers through demonstrations, training courses, and formal presentations at conferences and scientific meetings. The incumbent will also contribute to the customer service and technical improvement activities as assigned.

Up to 33% overnight travel may be required, working onsite with customers or participating in scientific conferences and meetings. Occasional international travel if needed (< 10%).

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develop effective analytical methodology for the separation and isolation of small molecules in various matrices.

· Generate new data by working with Advion colleagues and customers in our key application areas. Data will take the form of application notes, publications in peer reviewed journals and/or slides for oral and poster presentations at conferences.

· Interact with customers and markets to define new applications and open new markets.

· Interact with Marketing Communications to help develop effective marketing strategies and campaigns.

· Interact with prospective customers to support the sales process.

· Provide onsite and telephone support and problem solving for customers experiencing sample preparation and analysis difficulties.

· Provide onsite customer training and applications assistance as part of Advion’s initiative for post installation, application-specific training.

· Conduct on- and off-site demonstrations of the company’s products to potential customers in support of Advion’s sales and marketing efforts.

· Interact with customers by phone or by laboratory visits to establish analysis needs, analyze customer samples, and provide reports to customers to support the sales process.

· Provide training classes for customers at Advion’s Ithaca facilities.

· Work closely with the research and engineering group to develop and test new products.

This position will report directly to the Director, Customer Service and Application Development.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Masters degree in analytical chemistry, food sciences or pharmacology/toxicology. PhD level training is a plus. Other degree with demonstrated experience will be considered.

· Must possess in-depth knowledge and expertise of modern liquid chromatography separation (TLC, Flash, preparative HPLC, preferably with experience in organic synthetic chemistry separation, natural products isolation and/or food/flavor chemistry

· A demonstrated background of hardware skills and ability to troubleshoot liquid chromatography based scientific instruments as well as excellent communication and people skills.

· General knowledge of mass spectrometry with atmospheric pressure ionization (ESI and APCI) would be a plus.

· Three or more years of experience of application development or other hands-on laboratory work with liquid chromatography.

· US Citizen or Green Card holder

· Position is based in Ithaca, NY and requires up to 33% travel (< 10% international).

Advion offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit plans and a strong team environment. Interested candidates should email a resume outlining relevant skills and experience.

Please visit us at www.advion.com to learn more our company and our revolutionary, new compact mass spectrometer, the expression CMS. Advion is an EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:Quarantine and testing in accordance with NY State requirements.

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Ithaca, NY 14850 (Preferred)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory Experience with Liquid Chromatography: 3 years (Preferred)

Company's website:

• www.advion.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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