Application Scientist

Ion Opticks Pty; Abingdon, Aviemore; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an experienced Application Scientist. The role involves developing and validating applications in proteomics workflows and providing expert customer training. Candidates need hands-on expertise with LC-MS instrumentation and scientific communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to blend technical expertise with customer engagement and requires international travel to represent the company at scientific events.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Opportunity for international travel

Engaging team environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting scientists in analyzing scientific data in proteomics or mass spectrometry.
• Hands-on expertise with method development in LC-MS.
• Proven experience in scientific communication through presentations or publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate applications using IonOpticks’ products.
• Provide expert training and technical support for customers.
• Collaborate with R&D to influence product development.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Expertise in LC-MS instrumentation

Scientific communication

Collaboration with researchers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field

Tools

LC-MS instrumentation

Chromatography systems

Job description

Abingdon, SouthEast OX14, United Kingdom / Full-time

Are you ready to take your scientific expertise beyond the bench and make a global impact?

About Us

Founded in 2017 in Melbourne IonOpticks is already a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced columns for liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) applications. The company is now expanding its global operations and establishing a centre of international business in Milton Park, Oxfordshire, UK.

IonOpticks is a values-driven organisation where we thrive together, pursue excellence, continuously evolve, and create lasting impact. This is an exciting time to join IonOpticks as we launch this new chapter in its already outstanding growth

What we are looking for

IonOpticks, a leader in proteomics and LC-MS technologies, is seeking an Application Scientist to join our UK team. This is high-profile lab-based role, in which working alongside other Applications Scientists, you’ll act as the vital link between product innovation and customer success—shaping the way our technologies are applied, adopted, and recognised worldwide. You will need

• Strong problem-solving skills when applied to complex workflows.
• To translate scientists’ needs into product solutions as well as taking technical solutions and translating them into benefits that scientists will embrace
• To be highly professional, an excellent communicator, and have credibility within the scientific community
• Be part of a cutting-edge company revolutionising proteomics and analytical science.
• Collaborate with leading researchers and industry partners across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
• Represent IonOpticks at major conferences and workshops, building thought leadership in the scientific community.
• Work in a role that blends technical depth, customer engagement, and real-world impact

Some of what you will be doing

• Developing and validating applications using IonOpticks’ products in proteomics workflows.
• Providing expert technical training, demonstrations, and troubleshooting for customers
• Collaborate with R&D to refine prototypes and influence product development.
• Building strong, lasting relationships with customers and research partners
• Working closely with functions across IonOpticks; R&D, Marketing, Sales and Production
• Keeping colleagues up to date on product enhancements and advances
• Approximately 70 of your time will be spent working in the lab, with the rest of yoru time with customers or representing IonOpticks at international scientific conferences and events

What skills or experience you will need for this role

This is a role for an experienced scientist. To thrive here, you must bring:

• Relevant experience in supporting scientists from academic and research institutions to analyse scientific data in proteomics or mass spectrometry.
• Hands-on expertise with LC-MS instrumentation and chromatography systems, including method development.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree highly desirable).
• Proven track record of scientific communication—whether through conference presentations, workshops, publications, or technical training.
• Confidence to travel internationally and represent IonOpticks as a trusted scientific partner

Ready to Apply?

If you’re an experienced scientist looking to combine technical expertise with customer-facing impact—and to shape the future of proteomics—then we’d love to hear from you.

IonOpticks is committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We work to ensure that our working environment and our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition during the interview stages of the process.