Research Scientist, Mass Spectrometry

TOFWERK is making the world a cleaner place through innovative solutions for chemical analysis._

We are headquartered in Thun, Switzerland, with regional offices in China, Japan, Korea and the United States. Our diverse team members cultivate a collaborative and creative work environment. Together we deliver the highest quality products and service to ensure our customers’ success.

**Description**:
TOFWERK is seeking a research scientist to support the development of our latest inductively coupled plasma
- time-of-flight mass spectrometers.

Location: Thun, Switzerland

**Responsibilities**:

- Design and test hardware components of TOF mass spectrometers (computer-aided design, vacuum system operation and design, mass spectrometer design, ion detection systems, fast analog-to-digital data acquisition)
- Running and characterizing prototype scientific equipment
- Basic programming (Matlab, Python, Igor, or similar)
- Use of simulation software (Simion)
- Documentation of new inventions and evaluation of their potential for patentability
- Collaboration with other departments and product managers for instrument development
- Demonstration of the capabilities of TOFWERK technology to prospective customers
- 3rd-level (expert) support for TOFWERK products and services

**Required Skills**:

- PhD in Analytical Chemistry
- High level of expertise in fundamental ICP-MS technology
- Experience with laser-ablation (LA) coupled to ICP-MS
- 5+ years of post-doctoral experience in instrument hardware design and testing
- Ability to work independently and often as part of a cohesive collaborative team in the laboratory
- Confident and effective problem solver
- Fluency in English