Two Technical Positions available at Rigaku Europe
As a result of our expanding user base and commitment to a high level of
customer service, we are recruiting additional Scientific Support
Engineers. The successful candidates will join the world’s leading
provider of analytical X-ray equipment on our UK-based service team with
responsibility for installation, service and maintenance of Rigaku
instrumentation. Both positions will involve extensive travel throughout
the UK and continental Europe.
1. Scientific Support Engineer – Macromolecular crystallography systems
Responsibilities include installation, service and maintenance of X-ray
generators, diffractometers, image plate and CCD detectors, associated
X-ray optics, software and cryogenic devices.
Location: Field-based in NE England or Scotland
Essential Qualifications:
Extensive experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic and
mechanical systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A preference will be given to engineers/scientists with hands-on
experience in the maintenance of X-ray systems, familiarity with
high-throughput automated systems, and a broad knowledge of
crystallography and crystallographic instrumentation.
2. Scientific Support Engineer – Automation
Responsibilities include installation, service and maintenance of
automated liquid handling systems, robotics, software and automated
crystal imaging systems.
Location: Based out of our Rigaku Europe office in Sevenoaks, Kent, UK;
Extensive travel to customer sites throughout Europe and occasional
overseas travel to Asia and the US will be required.
Essential Qualifications:
Extensive experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic and
mechanical systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A preference will be given to scientists/engineers experienced in the
use and maintenance of liquid handling instrumentation, automated
crystal imaging systems, and database software. Practical experience
with protein crystallization techniques and strategies is desirable.
Rigaku—Leading With Innovation
Since its inception in Japan in 1951, Rigaku has been at the forefront
of analytical and industrial instrumentation technology. Rigaku and its
subsidiaries form a global group focused on life sciences and general
purpose analytical instrumentation. With hundreds of major innovations
to its credit, Rigaku and its subsidiary companies are world leaders in
the fields of small molecule and protein crystallography, X-ray
spectrometry and diffraction, X-ray optics, as well as semiconductor
metrology. Rigaku employs over 1,100 people in the manufacture and
support of its analytical equipment. Its products are in use in more
than 70 countries—supporting research, development, and quality
assurance activities. Throughout the world, Rigaku continuously promotes
partnerships, dialog, and innovation within the global scientific and
industrial community. www.rigaku.com
Please contact:
Conn Mallett, PhD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Scientific and Technical Operations Manager
Rigaku Europe
Unit B6, Chaucer Business Park
Watery Lane, Kemsing
Sevenoaks, Kent
TN15 6QY, England
Tel: [44] 1732 763 367
