Scientist

OVERVIEW
About Bruker

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Today, worldwide more than 8500 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meet its customers' needs as well as to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

Bruker is looking for an staff R&D scientist, who will be based at our headquarters in Kirkland near Seattle, and contribute to our ongoing goal of delivering the best electron microscopes in the world.

Bruker thrives on new developments, and there are a wide variety of projects happening at Nion at any given time. These typically include new developments in the technology, implementation of the developments at customer sites, and documentation and training users in the latest and best practices. The successful candidate will contribute to and expand these efforts.

Have experience operating, troubleshooting, and/or designing complex scientific apparatus
• Designing and conducting experiments to test the properties and behavior of materials under different conditions
• Enjoy getting the most out of an instrument
• Developing new materials and improving existing ones to meet specific requirements
• Collaborating with engineers and other scientists to develop materials for specific applications
• Writing detailed reports and presenting research findings to stakeholders
• Ensuring safety and ethical standards are adhered to during research and development
• Staying up-to-date with latest developments and advancements in materials science
• Are able to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
• Are good at identifying possible improvements in the instruments you use, discussing them with others, and working with a team to make them happen.
• Naturally strive for efficiency and complete projects fully and with no leftover loose ends.
• Enjoy traveling, meeting new people, training others, and learning from the experience yourself
• Are able to quickly pick up new proficiencies on as-needed basis, such as a new simulation package
• Conduct original research and experiments
• Collect and analyze data
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safety protocols

• Recent Ph.D. in physics, materials science, or related discipline
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel (<25% time)
• Electron microscope operating experience is a plus

We offer:

• Stimulating and informal work environment in which good science comes first.
• Opportunity to collaborate with some of the world's top electron microscopy experts.
• Opportunities to grow
• Opportunity to put your experience and ideas to good use and to challenge yourself.
• Great living environment, with mountains and sea at our doorstep, and a rich cultural life.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $101,700 and $160,000 provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions