Applications Scientist (mfd)

As one of the worlds leading scientific instrumentation companies Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced scientific solutions. Our instruments and software packages are designed to support state-of-art research and development improve safety of products accelerate time-to-market and successfully assist industries in their daily analytical challenges. Weve been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 60 years. Today more than 11000 employees are working worldwide on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. The Bruker Nano Analytics (BNA) Division headquartered at Bruker Nano GmbH in Berlin Germany develops manufactures and markets analytical instruments for electron microscopes X-ray systems and components allowing materials characterization down to the nanoscale.

We are looking for an Applications Scientist (m/f/d) to join our team in Berlin and support our Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD) product line.

The position is temporary (18 months).

The Application Scientist role within Bruker Nano Analytics include responsibilities such as to assist customers by providing technical and application support demonstrate microanalysis instruments conduct equipment demonstrations and technical feasibility studies. This position requires close communication with sales marketing and product management to support existing and new customer applications. The main microanalysis equipment that would be supported in this position includes EBSD and EDS. If you like the challenge of scientific analysis if you not only want to use the latest state-of-the-art of energy dispersive spectrometry and electron backscatter diffraction instruments but also to understand and help improve them develop new analytical applications and teach customers the potentials of these technologies and also like to travel for this then you could become member of our Berlin Applications Team.

Key responsibilities of the position include:
Prepare EBSD samples Analyze customer samples find solution for their needs and report your findings in a timely fashion
Demonstrate the instruments and software packages to potential customers
Represent BNA at trade shows conferences and online events to support market development and sales
Create and present scientific work
Generate content for user manuals sales collaterals marketing
Develop and present new analytical applications
Plan and execute advanced user training (online in Berlin office or at customer site)
Create training material
Provide application and some technical support related to the product line
Work closely with Product Management and Sales team
Produce application notes and white papers
Support R&D with new product development

This position requires initiative effective cross-functional teamwork a hands-on approach with scientific and technical expertise. Preferred candidates will be self-starters with the ability to set goals and achieve them with minimal supervision and have a high level for attention to detail. This position is based in Berlin Germany.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

• Solid knowledge in Material Sciences and/or Crystallography X-ray spectroscopy
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Positive attitude and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High proficiency of MS Office Suite
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 30% (position based in Berlin Germany)
• Knowledge of related methods (EDS XRD TEM FIB) is considered a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English German a plus
• Technical credibility and strong written and oral communication skills are a must for this position. Peer reviewed publications in related fields preferred.
• Demonstrate a positive demeanor and desire to succeed
• High degree of flexibility in adapting to different roles to adjust to the organization and/or markets needs
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to make decisions prioritize and meet challenging deadlines
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with others
• Ability to multi-task in a rapid paced environment
• Hard working team oriented curious creative and committed to quality

Qualifications

• Masters Degree or PhD in Materials Science Physics or related field
• 3 years analytical instrumentation experience. Must have experience with SEM EDS and EBSD technology. FIB and TEM considered a plus.
• EBSD sample preparation skills and basic laboratory