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Parexel

We are looking to fill a Scientist III - Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) and Analytical Support position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite ...

NSF

Supervisor -Gas Chromatography

Traverse City, MI · On-site

The Supervisor - Gas Chromatography is responsible for the day-to-day execution and performance of the GC/GCMS team. This role ensures samples are analyzed accurately, on time, and in compliance with ...

NSF

Supervisor -Gas Chromatography

Traverse City, MI · On-site

The Supervisor - Gas Chromatography is responsible for the day-to-day execution and performance of the GC/GCMS team. This role ensures samples are analyzed accurately, on time, and in compliance with ...

Agilent

Liquid Chromatography Product Specialist

OR · On-site +1

$117K - $208K/yr

Agilent is seeking a dynamic and results-driven liquid chromatography (LC) product specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales of our liquid ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for chromatography in the United States is $31.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.80 and $35.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals in chromatography roles routinely prepare and analyze samples using various chromatography methods like HPLC or GC, interpret results, and document findings according to industry standards. They are responsible for calibrating and maintaining analytical instruments, troubleshooting equipment issues, and adhering to strict quality control protocols. Collaboration with other scientists, quality assurance teams, and production staff is common to support research, product development, or regulatory compliance. Depending on the workplace, you may also be involved in method development or validation, making the role both dynamic and integral to scientific operations.

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A chromatography job involves analyzing chemical compounds using chromatography techniques to separate, identify, and quantify substances in a mixture. Professionals in this field work in laboratories, often in pharmaceutical, environmental, food safety, or research settings. They operate chromatography instruments like HPLC, GC, or ion chromatography systems, interpret results, and ensure quality control. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of laboratory protocols are essential for success.

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To thrive in a chromatography role, you need a background in chemistry or biochemistry with hands-on experience in analytical laboratory techniques. Proficiency with chromatographic instruments such as HPLC, GC, and related data analysis software—often backed by certifications like CLP (Certified Lab Professional)—is highly valued. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication enhance performance and teamwork in this role. Mastering these skills ensures accurate results, reliable quality control, and effective collaboration in laboratory and research settings.

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Senior Chromatography Data Processing Engineer

Senior Chromatography Data Processing Engineer

Waters Corporation

Milford, MA • On-site

$134K - $177K/yr

Other

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Overview
We need your talent! Waters Corporation is currently seeking a Senior Chromatography Data Processing Engineer to join our Global Software Engineering team.
Our team understands the value of their work in the real world. As a Senior Chromatography Data Processing Engineer, you'll be working with technology used for quality testing and the development of nearly every drug taken in around the globe. These are processes that we want to optimize. Consider this, today's lab instruments can only be viewed from the lab - our mission here is to be able to enable scientists to see their lab results from Starbucks, home, anywhere you can access the internet.
We are just getting started with building our next generation best in class platform with a goal of being the "best in the industry" to support our customers across life, materials, food, and environmental sciences.
In this role you will be part of an agile team focused on developing next generation of Empower data systems and data collaboration software Apps for a cloud computing environment. You will be contributing to implementation of chromatogram data processing algorithms including peak integration, calibration, and quantitation in a cloud computing environment as well as incorporating AI/ML features.
To be successful in this role, you need a good computational skills background, and a passion for learning and applying numerical methods and AI/ML.
Responsibilities
The meaningful work you will be asked to lead:
  • Understand and implement Chromatography data processing algorithms in a cloud environment
  • Strive to become a subject matter expert in Chromatography data processing and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant scientific literature
  • Interface with product stakeholders to drive and refine requirements through proactive planning and defining short-term and long-term deliverables
  • Use object-oriented programming best practices to develop and maintain codebases in C#
  • Migrate algorithms written in legacy C++ to .Net Core/C#. Write unit tests. Exploit parallelism to achieve enhanced performance
  • Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, patent applications, and transferable protocols
  • Communicate project progress and provide regular reports to leadership

Qualifications
Abilities that will help you be successful:
  • Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics or bioinformatics with emphasis on computations. Advanced degree preferred
  • 5+ years' experience in implementing algorithms for scientific applications including manipulation of large data sets
  • Strong OOD, C#, and C++ programming languages. Experience working with and implementing algorithms for large data sets
  • Familiarity with Python and AI/ML concepts
  • Experience with numerical methods, regression analysis, statistics
  • Familiarity with AWS Cloud concepts and services including Docker Containers and Microservices
  • Experience with Development tools including JIRA, Visual Studio and GitHub

Other Qualifications:
  • Experience with Angular and Typescript
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in processing chromatogram data from UV and MS detectors
  • Experience in Empower or other CDS software

Company Description
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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