{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d8a548feaef9454871a70ea2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d8a548feaef9454871a70ea2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d8a548feaef9454871a70ea2","title":"Applications Scientist","description":"Applications Scientist\nLocation: Cambridge, Massachusetts.\n\nReporting to: Global Head of Commercial.\n\nPosition Overview\nWe seek a proactive, commercially minded Applications Scientist to help customers solve tribology challenges and grow our US market presence. You will use your expertise in tribology and lubrication to engage leading industrial and academic partners, demonstrating PCS Instruments' solutions, shaping markets, and driving commercial success.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nExecute the applications strategy in the specialist tribology sector in the U.S.\n\nDrive commercial growth through relationships that lead to new long‑term partnerships.\n\nCollaborate closely with world‑class engineers, scientists, and strategic customers to unlock new applications for PCS test instruments.\n\nExperiment, test, troubleshoot, and innovate, both independently and with customers.\n\nDemonstrate cutting‑edge tribology equipment at our Massachusetts laboratory and at customer sites.\n\nRepresent PCS Instruments at major industry events and conferences, engaging with influential partners.\n\nInfluence product future by feeding customer insights and emerging market needs into new product development.\n\nAssist in potential contract/consultancy work, translating customer requests into tests for the service engineer and supporting interpretation of measurements.\n\nQualifications\n\nMaster’s or Doctorate in Engineering, ideally with postgraduate experience in lubrication science or tribology.\n\nProven track record in hands‑on experimental research.\n\nExperience presenting and demonstrating complex scientific equipment.\n\nAbility to analyze trends, make strategic recommendations, and act decisively.\n\nImpeccable integrity.\n\nExcellent communication skills and confidence in front of customers.\n\nProactive, resilient, team‑oriented mindset.\n\nPreferred Skills & Attributes\n\nNatural team player who builds confidence and cooperative relationships.\n\nStrong personal integrity and corporate compliance.\n\nSelf‑motivated and goal‑oriented.\n\nWell organized and able to prioritize effectively.\n\nStrong communication and networking skills.\n\nExcellent planning and organizational skills.\n\nBenefits\n\nCompetitive salary and performance‑related bonus.\n\nOpportunities for international collaboration and travel.\n\nAccess to cutting‑edge tribology laboratories and equipment.\n\nProfessional development and conference attendance.\n\nSupportive, innovative, and science‑driven company culture.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer. 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