Application Specialist

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

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Application Specialist

Do you have experience of working within technical support and knowledge in chemometrics? Do you want to work with application development and problem-solving in a broad and international role?

Your new role
We are now looking to hire an Application Specialist in our application team who will work as an expert in applications for analytical equipment used for the food industry. This means you will work with validation, updating and development of multivariable models, mainly on NIR/IR (Near Infrared / Infrared) instrument platforms. You will learn about the instruments and build relations internally and outside the organization by acting technical support for incoming problems from customers, distributors and colleagues. Furthermore, you will visit clients and educate employees in the using the instruments and calibrations. Your role in the team can vary and be customized depending on your previous experience, knowledge and interests.

This position is located in Hägersten, Stockholm with limited number of travel days.

What you need to succeed

• B.Sc., M.Sc or Ph.D. in relevant field (e.g. chemical engineering, biotechnology, food technology, computer science, statistics or similar).
• Knowledge within chemometrics, machine learning or similar
• Full professional proficiency in English

It is a benefit if you have:

• Experience in advanced analytical equipment: NIR, IR, Rheology
• Experience in Process Analytical Techniques and applications
• Experience of working in a customer oriented technical role.
• Experience of working internationally
• Knowledge about Food including feed, grain and dairy
• Skills in Python and chemometrical software
• Good knowledge in Swedish and/or a third language

As you will support and work close with both clients and colleagues, we think you are a service-minded person with a good ability to collaborate well with others. We also think you are a problem solver with a positive mindset who can put your mind into your clients’ problems and find the right solution.  Furthermore, you need to be flexible with a good ability to prioritize as you will work in a fast-changing environment where new work tasks can emerge quickly.

What you will get in return

• Collaborative and diverse environment
• Dynamic and innovative culture
• Good team spirit, exceptional employees, and Inspiring leadership.
• Good learning and career development possibilities