Rigaku has an immediate opening for a motivated application scientist to join the Life Sciences group in our North American headquarters, located in The Woodlands, TX.
Since its inception in Japan in 1951, Rigaku has been at the forefront of analytical and industrial instrumentation technology. With hundreds of major innovations to its credit, Rigaku and its subsidiary companies are world leaders in the fields of protein X-ray crystallography, automation, cryogenics and X-ray optics. Rigaku offers a rewarding work environment and excellent benefits. The successful candidate will join the world?s leading provider of analytical X-ray equipment, assist in development and implementation of software improvements, and lead software and hardware demonstration/training sessions in support of both pre-sales and post-sales activities. The candidate must have a PhD degree in a relevant field and have previous experience in protein crystallography. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, must be able to manage projects and deadlines effectively and should possess both a strong customer service ethic and strong technical troubleshooting skills. Additionally, candidates must be prepared and able to travel without restriction to X-ray facilities throughout North America, with possibility for international travel. Fluent English is required but does not need to be your first language. Preference will be given to scientists with hands-on experience in the use and maintenance of X-ray systems, familiarity with high-throughput automated systems, experience with teaching and a high level of aptitude in X-ray instrumentation and diffraction methods. Please send resumes by mail to Rigaku Americas, 9009 New Trails Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77381-5209, Attention: Human Resources, by fax to +1 281-364-3628 or by email to resu...@rigaku.com. Rigaku offers a rewarding work environment and excellent benefits. All applicants are kept in strict confidence. Benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, section 125 flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan and more. Rigaku is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. Applicants must be able to prove they can legally work in the US. For more information, please visit the job listing at http://www.rigaku.com/jobs.html#app-sci -- Angela R. Criswell, Ph. D. VP, Life Sciences Rigaku Americas Corporation 9009 New Trails Drive The Woodlands, TX 77381 Ph: +1 281 362 2300 ext. 216 Fax: +1 281 364 3628 Email: angela.crisw...@rigaku.com URL: http://www.Rigaku.com