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Application Scientist for Rigaku Europe

Rigaku Europe is seeking a crystallographer to join our UK-based staff. The successful candidate will join the world’s leading provider of analytical X-ray equipment to facilitate communication with our expanding small molecule crystallography user group, assist in development and implementation of software improvements, and lead software and hardware demonstration/training sessions in support of both pre-sales and post-sales activities.

Essential Qualifications:

PhD or equivalent experience in small molecule crystallography.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A preference will be given to scientists with hands-on experience in the use and maintenance of X-ray systems, familiarity with high-throughput automated systems, and a high level of aptitude for new technologies in X-ray instrumentation and diffraction methods.

This position will be based out of our Sevenoaks office in Kent where we have a selection of Rigaku equipment for testing and demonstration purposes. Opportunities will be presented for extensive travel to the USA and throughout Europe.

Rigaku—Leading With Innovation

Since its inception in Japan in 1951, Rigaku has been at the forefront of analytical and industrial instrumentation technology. Rigaku and its subsidiaries form a global group focused on life sciences and general purpose analytical instrumentation. With hundreds of major innovations to its credit, Rigaku and its subsidiary companies are world leaders in the fields of small molecule and protein crystallography, X-ray spectrometry and diffraction, X-ray optics, as well as semiconductor metrology. Rigaku employs over 1,100 people in the manufacture and support of its analytical equipment. Its products are in use in more than 70 countries—supporting research, development, and quality assurance activities. Throughout the world, Rigaku continuously promotes partnerships, dialog, and innovation within the global scientific and industrial community.

Please contact:

Conn Mallett, PhD (conn.mallett@rigaku.com)
Senior Application Scientist
Rigaku Europe
Unit B6, Chaucer Business Park
Watery Lane, Kemsing
Sevenoaks, Kent
TN15 6QY, England
Tel: [44] 1732 763 367
FAX: [44] 1732 763 757