Senior Scientist - Sample Preparation

Restek is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of chromatography products — designed by chromatographers — that offer increased sample throughput, faster separations, and reduced cycle times. The Restek portfolio includes gas chromatography (capillary) columns, columns for high-performance and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC and UHPLC), reference standards and other chromatography standards and accessories. Their products are designed by chromatographers for chromatographers, engineered for durability and performance, and supported by a database of applications data.

Senior Scientist - Sample Preparation

Restek is seeking a Senior Scientist with deep technical expertise in Sample Preparation technologies, including but not limited to SPE, dSPE, QuEChERS, SLE, and SPME. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing our sample prep portfolio, leading innovative product development initiatives, and driving the creation of application-specific workflows that meet the evolving needs of diverse laboratories.

This position requires hands-on experience developing and validating sample preparation methods for complex matrices such as food, environmental, and emerging contaminants (e.g., PFAS, pesticides, drug residues). The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and analytical workflows and be comfortable transitioning concepts from R&D through commercialization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research & Development:
  • Lead and perform research on new and existing products, technologies, and processes.
  • Develop, prototype, and test new products/materials using current analytical methods and instrumentation.
  • Ensure product quality and quantity meet production demands.
  • Demonstrate experience with LC-MSMS (Liquid Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry
• Documentation & Reporting:
  • Document experimental steps, procedures, and results.
  • Write experience reports detailing experimental design, results, and conclusions.
  • Communicate progress through monthly reports and staff meetings.
  • Support the creation of new product instructions, specifications, and testing parameters.
• Product Transfer & Support:
  • Support the transfer of new products to manufacturing.
  • Monitor product performance and validate processes, quality, documentation, and training.
• Publications & Presentations:
  • Prepare articles and publishable data for marketing and technical services.
  • Conduct seminars, advanced technical presentations, and support training activities.
• Collaboration & Continuous Learning:
  • Collaborate cross-functionally as a scientific expert.
  • Engage in continuous learning to stay current with industry advancements and enhance knowledge.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Adhere to safe working procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
  • Follow Restek’s core values and practice safe handling of materials.

Qualifications:

The standard expectation for the role is a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related science along with 10 years of experience, but equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable. Industry experience that’s directly relevant to the position may also be considered in place of the formal degree/experience requirement. A strong candidate will possess extensive experience with sample preparation and LC-MSMS as well as a proven track record in cross-functional collaboration.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Competent understanding of chromatography and core principles.
  • Ability to interact with customers at a high level of expertise.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of chemical safety, composition, structure, and properties.

This position will require the successful completion of a standard background check in accordance with Restek policy. Employment with Restek will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

What Makes Restek Unique

At Restek, our core values—We Care, Better Every Day, Respect for All, and Win Together—are at the heart of everything we do. We care deeply about our employee-owners, our customers, and the communities we serve around the world. We strive to be better every day by fostering personal and professional growth while delivering solutions that drive positive global change. We value respect for all, creating a workplace where every voice matters and diverse perspectives drive innovation. And we believe we win together, celebrating shared success as a 100% employee-owned company.

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Restek provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws. 

If you’re ready to join a team that lives its values and empowers you to Own Your Future, we’d love to hear your story. Apply today.