Bruker AXS SE is an entity with global presence, with headquarters located in Karlsruhe, Germany. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing instruments for structural and elemental analysis. Our solutions are used in materials research, life sciences, and quality control. We offer a wide range of technologies, including X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), 3D X-ray Microscopy (XRM), Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), Handheld Mobile Portable (HMP), X-ray Micro Analysers (XMA), Electron Microscope Analysers (EMA) and more. Bruker AXS SE is known for its modular and flexible systems, which can be reconfigured or upgraded to meet changing requirements.

As an XRF Applications Scientist, your role is to support pre- and after-sales application activities in the APAC Region. This will include academic, R&D, and industrial customers predominantly in Australia and New Zealand. 

Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to: 

• Conduct demonstration and trainings of XRF hardware and software, virtually or in-person, at our Application Lab within Australia or user site in the region. 
• Be the technical expert to advise Sales and customers on technical performance and capabilities during the purchasing process. 
• Together with Sales, complete sample analysis and present measurement reports in a professional manner, virtually or in-person. 
• Together with Application team within APAC region, produce PowerPoint presentations, scientific posters and lab reports on XRF applications. 
• Support marketing activities that will include attending scientific conferences to share the latest innovations in XRF by Bruker. 
• Collaborate with XRF user community on method development. 

What do you need to be successful in this role? 

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Earth Science or related Physical Science. Ph.D in any of these disciplines is preferred. 
• Minimum 3-year experience in laboratory operations with hands-on experience in EDXRF, WDXRF and sample preparation techniques.  
• Knowledge and/or experience in other quantitative elemental analysis techniques (ICP-MS, AAS, OES) would be beneficial. 
• Knowledge and/or experience in industrial, mineral or petrochemical quality control environment would be beneficial. 
• Motivated, self learner and confident in public speaking to audiences of diverse background. 
• Travelling is expected to be up to 40 %, mostly regional but occasionally international. 
• Possess a valid Australian drivers’ license. 
• Must be eligible to work in Australia at time of application.