APPLICATION CHEMIST/SCIENTIST

Advion, Inc., with North American headquarters in Ithaca, NY, designs, develops, and manufactures mass spectrometers, chip-based ion sources, and microfluidic flow chemistry systems and consumables for the life sciences and related industries.  We are the growing supplier of choice for our industrial and academic customers who are demanding accurate mass analysis, higher synthetic yields/throughput, and more productive research and scale-up.  We are currently seeking to fill the following position in Ithaca:

APPLICATIONS CHEMIST/SCIENTIST – R&D

The Application Chemist/Scientist will assist in the development of new mass detection  systems and accessories by developing applications and performing sample preparation and mass spectrometer analysis.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Validate instrument (mass spec related) performance and provide feedback to hardware and software development teams.
  • Develop effective analytical methodology for the analysis of organic molecules by mass spectrometry.
  • Collaborate on R&D projects by working with Advion colleagues, industrial collaborators, academic collaborators and key customers.
  • Design experiments and execute and interpret analytical data.
  • Perform lab analysis in a time-sensitive environment and maintain all related documentation.
  • Identify and troubleshoot analytical problems with instrumentation, general chemistry, and computer applications.
  • Design method transfer, verification and validation protocols and author reports.
  • Present research at conferences.
  • Publish in peer reviewed journals.
  • Work closely with Product Applications Scientist as part of the science and instrument transition between R&D and Product Management

This position will report to the SVP, Operations and Technology.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • MS or higher degree in physics, organic, synthetic, medicinal or analytical chemistry. Other degree with demonstrated experience will be considered.
  • Must be familiar with electrospray and atmospheric pressure chemical ionization sources. ICP-MS knowledge is a considered a plus.
  • US Citizen or Green Card holder

Advion offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit plans and a strong team environment. Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to careers@advion.com.

Please visit us at www.advion.com to learn more about our company and our revolutionary, new compact mass spectrometer, the expression CMS.  Advion is an EOE.

Quality Control Inspector II

Advion, Inc., with headquarters in Ithaca, NY, designs, develops, and manufactures mass spectrometers, chip-based ion sources, and microfluidic flow chemistry systems and consumables for the life sciences and related industries.  We are the growing supplier of choice for our industrial and academic customers who are demanding accurate mass analysis, higher synthetic yields/throughput, and more productive research and scale-up.  We are currently seeking a Quality Control Inspector II to join our team.  This position will be based in our Trumansburg, NY facility approximately three days a week, and in our Ithaca facility in the Cornell Research Park when not in Trumansburg.

The Quality Control Inspector II will perform a variety of Quality activities such as first article inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection and will maintain associated records. Principal responsibilities include:

  • Inspecting the acceptability of materials by thorough examination (visual and mechanical) according to material specifications (engineering drawings and specification sheets) and using the appropriate inspection tools (including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.).
  • Conducting documentation reviews, ensuring that all information recorded on quality records are complete, accurate and archived appropriately.
  • Maintaining calibration records and organizing calibration of measurement devices
  • Supporting, as needed, the implementation and maintenance of job-related quality systems.
  • Performing other, ad hoc activities as needed to support the quality and manufacturing operations

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associate’s degree in related field preferred and at least two years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and follow both written and verbal work instructions.
  • Prior machining experience a plus.
  • Prior ISO 9001 or equivalent QMS experience preferred
  • Utilizes basic computer skills such as MS Word and MS Excel to enter data, complete and document work.

Advion offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit plans and a strong team environment. Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to careers@advion.com.

Please visit us at www.advion.com to learn more about our company and our revolutionary, new compact mass spectrometer, the expression CMS.  Advion is an EOE.

Customer Support Specialist – Central Europe

Advion is the partner of choice for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic and government researchers seeking to enhance their mass spectrometry and chemical synthesis workflows. Using our deep scientific and engineering expertise, we develop a broad portfolio of purpose built mass spectrometers, chip-based nano-electrospray ionization sources, and flow chemistry synthesis systems and consumables characterized by their reliability, quality, flexibility and fit for purpose design.

To further support the strong business growth of our expanding expression Compact Mass Spectrometer (CMS) product line – the first mass detectors designed for chemists – we are currently seeking a

Customer Support Specialist – Central Europe

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Customer Support Specialist position will be focused on installation of Advion’s Compact Mass Spectrometer and related products. The successful applicant will be expected to perform post-sales activities including installation & customer training, troubleshooting/repair, routine maintenance and phone-based technical support.

The position requires the ability to operate and repair a mass spectrometer to the component level and training customers on its operation and application. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to contribute towards pre-sales activities such as application development and customer demonstrations once they have established a comprehensive understanding of the product line.

Territory: Primarily Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Eastern Europe as required.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Installation of Compact Mass Spectrometer at customer site
  • Training customers on operation of Compact Mass Spectrometer at customer site
  • Diagnose and repair Compact Mass Spectrometer at customer site
  • Planning and organizing your own calendar and travel

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

  • Reports to Support Manager, Central Europe

MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS:

  • Level of satisfaction based on customer interacting
  • Level of Satisfaction of Support team
  • Satisfaction level of sales person

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Position is home based in Germany with significant travel (>50%)
  • BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physic or Electronic preferred. Experience operating and repairing Mass Spectrometers preferred
  • Full product training will be provided
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Native German speaker, business-fluent in English
  • Driving license

LOCATION:

  • Home office in Central/South Germany

WE OFFER:

  • Team-based company culture with focus on involvement and innovation
  • Competitive salary, car allowance and bonus
  • 25 days holiday (excl. statutory days)

To apply for this position, please send a CV with your earliest date of availability and salary expectations to Support Manager – Central Europe, Frank Porbeck:  fporbeck@advion.com

ELECTRICAL/SOFTWARE ENGINEER – FIRMWARE

Advion, Inc., with North American headquarters in Ithaca, NY, designs, develops, and manufactures mass spectrometers, chip-based ion sources, and microfluidic flow chemistry systems and consumables for the life sciences and related industries.  We are the growing supplier of choice for our industrial and academic customers who are demanding accurate mass analysis, higher synthetic yields/throughput, and more productive research and scale-up.  We are currently seeking to fill the following position in Ithaca:

ELECTRICAL/SOFTWARE ENGINEER – FIRMWARE

The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge of embedded hardware and firmware development, digital circuit design, and experience with system debugging and troubleshooting

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

·          Design, develop, improve, and maintain hardware and firmware for both existing and next-generation Advion products in an embedded environment

·          Assist with the design and troubleshooting of digital circuits

·          Develop and enhance device drivers

·          Participate with engineering teams and projects to develop products and resolve existing challenges.

This position will report to the Manager, Hardware Development

REQUIREMENTS:

·          BA/BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

·          3+ years of relevant experience, including embedded systems and electronics design

·          Strong knowledge of C and HDL programming

·          Experience programming for both FPGAs and microcontrollers is required.

·          Experience working with peripherals – A/D, SPI bus, I2C, flash, DRAM

·          Knowledge of common hardware interfaces and device driver development

·          Familiarity with an embedded Linux development.

·          Scientific Instrumentation experience is highly desirable

·          Proficient with various embedded system development tools (i.e. Vivado, MPlabX)

·          Excellent ability in troubleshooting and creative problem solving

·          Excellent verbal & written communication skills

·          Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Advion offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit plans and a strong team environment. Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to careers@advion.com.

Please visit us at www.advion.com to learn more about our company and our revolutionary, new compact mass spectrometer, the expression CMS.  Advion is an EOE.

Advion Places Compact Mass Spectrometers in Internationally Recognized University Chemistry Departments

July 1, 2015 – Ithaca, NY – Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, announces that at the close of its 2015 fiscal year and after only 33 months on the market, the expression compact mass spectrometer (CMS) is integrated within many of the Top 10 organic and biochemistry programs (as ranked by US News and World Reports) of the United States at Berkeley, Harvard, MIT, Scripps, Princeton, Michigan and Yale as well as the Top 2 programs in the UK at Cambridge and Oxford (as ranked in The 2015 Complete University Guide).

Advion’s expression CMS was developed with academic chemistry program input, and with its over 20 years of mass spectrometry and chemistry expertise; the system was introduced less than three years ago during the American Chemical Society’s Spring National Meeting in San Diego.  Further to this accomplishment is that 15 of the top 20 USA programs use the CMS, as well as hundreds of other small academic sites for research and teaching.

“The development focus for Advion from day one has been to create a benchtop mass spectrometer that is easy-to-use, easy-to-maintain, and affordable allowing for chemistry researchers to gain industry-relevant, hands-on experience,” comments David Patteson, Advion’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are proud to deliver our promise and bring mass spectrometry to the masses.”

This announcement closely follows the recent release of Advion’s Education Bundle that includes the expression CMS, training, computer, ion source and curriculum complete with slides and video lectures for any chemistry program to easily place into their existing syllabus.

Advion’s success and standing in the academic sector is highlighted in a recent report on the single quadrupole MS market by Strategic Directions International (SDi). The report uses a Net Promoter Score (NPS) to rate all the SQ MS suppliers – essentially a measure of the level of satisfaction of a company’s customers and how likely they would be to recommend the company to a friend or colleague. Overall, Advion’s NPS was by far the highest of any company and 50% higher than the closest rival. In the academic sector it was a peerless 100% compared to the nearest single quadrupole mass spec vendor at 27%.  “It’s all about excellent customer support, ease-of-use, product reliability and value.” Mr. Patteson shared.