Application Scientist
For over 90 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.
Schedule: Full Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
Position Summary:
Provide support to existing customers and the LECO sales team working with new and prospective customers. Participate in instrument demonstrations and customer sample submissions with Sales Engineers. Collaborate with Application Scientists in the development, support, and demonstration of analytical applications, fostering both technical and professional growth.
Position Responsibilities:
- Interface with Sales Engineers and Customers to provide instrument application recommendations, technical support, and troubleshooting.
- Support the development of analytical methods and validation data for LECO instruments, resulting in the preparation of comprehensive Application Notes.
- Participate in preparation of customer reports and ensure compliance with department standards before distribution.
- Collaborate with Application Scientists in developing, supporting, and demonstrating analytical applications to foster technical and professional growth.
- Participate in customer instrument demonstrations.
- Adhere to company protocols to identify and address quality issues and escalate as needed.
- Operate, perform calibration, and maintain the analytical instruments.
- Support the development and revise standard operating procedures for performance testing and quality verification, including analytical methods and documentation.
- Deliver technical presentations of scientific work to both technical and non-technical audiences through webinars, conferences, and meetings.
- Deliver hands-on training on LECO instruments for new employees and the sales team.
- Ensure ongoing improvement and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 17034:2016 compliance.
- Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, Sales, Service, and Production teams to support internal initiatives and address customer needs effectively.
- Assume duties of Deputy Analytical Quality Manager and/or collaborate on other laboratory-related initiatives when necessary.
Position Requirements:
- Proficiency with MS Office, LECO instrumentation software, and LIMS.
- Ability to multitask and collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, or related scientific field.
EOE M/F/VET/Disability
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, or a related scientific field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with LECO instrumentation software
- Proficiency with LIMS
- Ability to multitask and collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What We Do
Our story began in 1936 with the world's first rapid carbon determinator, transforming the American iron and steel industry with fast, reliable results. For 90 years, LECO has been a trusted global leader in analytical instrumentation. Today, that same innovative spirit drives our complete portfolio of solutions, which has led to global recognition of expertise in elemental analysis, mass spectrometry and metallography and optical equipment. Our instruments solve complex challenges across a range of applications: Metals & Materials Science: Precise elemental and thermal analysis for metals, ceramics, and advanced materials. Protein Analysis: Rapid, accurate protein analysis for nutritional labeling and quality control. Petrochemical: Characterize complex hydrocarbon mixtures and monitor elemental content with mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. Battery Materials: Measure carbon/sulfur and graphite content to support performance, safety, and quality control in advanced energy storage technologies. Food Safety: Comprehensive screening for contaminants like MOSH/MOAH, pesticide residues, and other unknown threats to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance. Flavor & Aroma: High-resolution separation and identification of volatile/semi-volatile compounds for authenticity and sensory profiling. Agriculture: Quantify key soil indicators like Total Organic Carbon (TOC) to support sustainable farming. Environmental: Detect trace microplastics and PFAS in soil and water. Life Sciences: Non-targeted metabolomics research powered by high-resolution mass spectrometry for deeper biological insights. With in-house manufacturing, every LECO product meets strict standards for quality and precision. Our network of 25 subsidiaries and distributors allows us to sell in over 75 countries, ensuring you receive unmatched local support, service, and application expertise. Discover how our solutions help your lab achieve accurate, efficient, and reliable results.
