Scientist - Applications (The Woodlands, TX)

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The Woodlands, TX | United States

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Scientist - Applications (The Woodlands, TX)

January 17, 2024

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Description

Rigaku is a world leader in X-ray diffraction, scattering, fluorescence, imaging analyses, Raman spectroscopy, and thermal analysis equipment manufacturing. Rigaku group's Americas headquarters, Rigaku Americas Holding (RAH), is looking for an Application Scientist for single-crystal electron (ED) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) to join Rigaku Americas Corporation office (RAC) in The Woodlands, Texas. The focus of the new position will be on 3D electron diffraction (3DED/MicroED) conducted on the Rigaku XtaLAB Synergy-ED diffractometer. With rapidly growing interest in the XtaLAB Synergy-ED diffractometer and the first installations coming soon in laboratories in the US and worldwide, Rigaku is at the forefront of the ongoing adoption of 3DED/MicroED, as an easy-to-use routine crystallographic tool. As an Application Scientist, you will become part of this process, by helping our customers base grow and support existing and new customers, who are typically experienced crystallographers from a broad array of disciplines new to 3DED/MicroED. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform demonstrations of 3DED/MicroED as well as XRD instruments and workflows at the RAC laboratory or at customer sites, as a part of the sales process.
• Conduct measurements on a broad variety of customer samples, comprising the full pipeline from sample preparation to structure solution.
• Prepare reports of measurements or demonstration tests within specified deadlines and assist with ensuing scientific publications, frequently including full co-authorship.
• Contribute to optimize workflows and best practices for 3DED/MicroED, as well as strategic product development. Collaborate with the R&D and product management team on user-inspired improvements and new hard- and software features.
• Perform on-site application training for customers following instrument installation and on customer requests.
• Assist customers with application-related issues and questions, in coordination with Rigaku’s service department and collaborating with third-party companies.
• Participate in conferences, trade shows, seminars, and workshops, becoming an ambassador for Rigaku’s single crystal portfolio, and specifically the user-friendly implementation of 3DED/MicroED in the XtaLAB Synergy-ED.
• Prepare webinars and application notes about new features and use cases of Rigaku’s single-crystal instruments.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to our sales force as well as accompany the sales engineers on road trips to provide your technical and crystallography expertise when visiting existing and new customers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or MSc in Crystallography, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, or a similar field.
• Experience with 3DED/MicroED and single-crystal XRD techniques and methods for small molecules and/or proteins.
• Well-versed in some of the standard crystallographic data analysis packages (such as CrysAlisPro, XDS, DIALS, Olex2, SHELX, CCP4, PETS, Jana2020). Programming skills in Python are an advantage.
• Knowledge of electron microscopy techniques such as HRTEM or Cryo-EM, and electron microscope hardware and maintenance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English. Additional language skills are an advantage including but not limited to Spanish, French, German, Chinese.
• Willing and able to travel within North America and occasionally South America, Australia, New Zealand approximately 30% of time is required.

WE OFFER:

• Work with researchers both in academia and industry, always staying in touch with the latest developments in a wide variety of scientific fields and offering state-of-the-art solutions for cutting-edge research.
• Work at the intersection of application science, sales, and marketing
• Become a member of a passionate and experienced team of scientists at Rigaku Americas Corporation and worldwide, closely working together to provide an optimal customer experience and push product development forward.
• A unique opportunity to join our company during the exciting stage of the introduction of a new high-end, one-of-a-kind product, the XtaLAB Synergy-ED.
• Hybrid work arrangements laboratory/home are available.
• An attractive compensation.

Rigaku offers a rewarding work environment and excellent benefits. All applicants are kept in strict confidence. Benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, section 125 flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan and more. Rigaku is an EEO/AA Employer Disabled/Veteran. Applicants must be able to prove they can legally work in the US.

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