Application Specialist – Analytical Instrumentation, Food & Agriculture

KPM Analytics

. Run sample analyses in the lab and write clear reports .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeWestborough • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in scientific instrumentation and applications support, with a strong ability to communicate technical information effectively to diverse audiences. Proficient in laboratory analyses and customer training, while maintaining organized documentation and insights.

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Scientific InstrumentationApplications SupportLaboratory EquipmentCustomer TrainingSalesforce

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Hard Skills

Sample AnalysisMethod ValidationTechnical ReportingDemonstration SkillsTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsComposure Under PressureInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

AMS InstrumentsChopin InstrumentsUnity Scientific Instruments

Industry Keywords

ChemistryFood ScienceApplications SupportCustomer InsightsTechnical Questions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run sample analyses in the lab and write clear reports
Demonstrate AMS, Chopin, and Unity Scientific instruments
Help customers validate and transfer methods
Visit customer sites for demonstrations, training, and troubleshooting
Support the sales team with technical questions, objections, and competitor comparisons
Maintain accurate notes in Salesforce
Share customer insights with the product team
Help train new team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Food Science, or a related field
Advanced degree is a nice-to-have, not required
Experience in applications support, ideally in scientific instrumentation or food
Comfort working hands-on with laboratory equipment
Ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences
Organized and able to remain composed when priorities shift
Willingness to work with people and instruments
Based at the Westborough, Massachusetts headquarters
Up to 50% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement after training
Full-time, exempt employment
Equal opportunity employer