Applications Scientist

Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

About the Role

Join our team at the company and help shape the future of advanced electron microscopy technologies.

You'll work at the intersection of research and development, customer applications, and scientific innovation. Collaborating with experts across Applications, Technology, Systems Engineering, Software, and Operations, you'll help translate customer needs into innovative solutions and ensure our technologies deliver outstanding performance.

This is an opportunity to combine hands-on microscopy, scientific problem-solving, and collaboration with researchers and customers while contributing to advancements in science and technology.

Responsibilities

• Validate and evaluate advanced FIB-SEM systems, develop test plans, analyze results, and provide feedback to R&D and Product teams.
• Contribute to new product development by translating customer needs into technical requirements, specifications, and practical solutions.
• Explore and develop new microscopy applications, methodologies, and workflows to expand our technical expertise.
• Participate in innovation activities and contribute to the development of intellectual property.
• Create application notes, best practice guides, scientific publications, conference abstracts, and technical content supporting marketing and sales activities.
• Prepare and deliver customer demonstrations, proof-of-concept studies, and technical training sessions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external research or industry partners on scientific and technical projects.
• Share your expertise and help improve the performance, usability, and capabilities of our electron microscopy solutions.

Requirements

• University degree in Physics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Materials Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Typically 3+ years of experience in electron microscopy, ideally including hands-on experience with Focused Ion Beam (FIB) systems in a research, commercial, or industrial environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design experiments, analyze results, and interpret complex scientific data.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex scientific concepts to different audiences.
• Experience preparing scientific papers, technical publications, or similar scientific documentation.
• Proactive, results-oriented mindset, with curiosity and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, with a valid passport.
• Knowledge of cryo-electron microscopy and correlative light and electron microscopy (CLEM).
• Experience with scripting or computational tools for scientific data processing and analysis.
• Experience supporting customer demonstrations, technical training, or application development.
• Familiarity with scientific collaborations involving research institutions or industry partners.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to help you balance work and personal life.
• 25 days of vacation plus 5 sick days per year.
• Financial benefits , including an annual bonus, pension contribution, and access to life and health insurance at preferential rates.
• Discounted mobile plans for you and your family members.
• Free MultiSport card.
• Meal allowance and company canteen , with free fruit or vegetables every day.
• Modern working environment with relaxation zones, an on-site gym, outdoor sports area, and massages in the building.
• Open and friendly company culture , including our company rock band, sports teams, and other activities.
• Hackerspace equipped with a VR headset, a recording studio for videos, music, and podcasts, LEGO Mindstorms, a 3D printer, Arduino, and much more.