We encourage all applicants to browse the entire Waters careers section to get a high-level overview of who we are, what we do, and what it is like to work at Waters. Our job descriptions list a brief overview of the duties and responsibilities typically associated with the position along with the qualifications we have found necessary to be successful in that position. If what you have read or seen on our site excites you, we encourage you to apply for a position. We post new positions frequently.

Application Process

When you submit your resume through Waters Careers web site your resume is expeditiously directed to the hiring manager. No filters….just straight to the person who has the need. If the hiring manager feels that resume matches the requirements of the position posted, you will be contacted by phone or email for a phone interview.

Successful resumes/cv’s tend to have these common characteristics:

• Concise
• Demonstrates a history of success
• Specifically addresses the needs of the position
• Presents evidence of a results-driven, innovative, and accountable team player

Interview Process

Keys to Interview Success at Waters:

• Preparation - Know us and the duties and responsibilities of the prospective position.
• Applicability - Demonstrate how your specific skill sets are directly applicable to the position requirements.
• Thoughtful Questions – Ask thoughtful questions about the prospective role, our company, our industry, and/or our customers.

The Waters interview process typically starts with a phone interview, lasting 30 - 45 minutes to better understand qualifications posted on your resume and is usually conducted by the hiring manager.

Following a successful phone interview, Waters will ask a select few candidates to spend a portion of their morning and/or afternoon on-site to meet with individuals within the hiring business unit. These interviews will consist of behavioral as well as situation-based questions.

Some positions may require candidates to make a formal presentation (on a specific job related topic) to one or more Waters colleagues during the interview process.

Candidates who are asked to visit Waters for on-site interviews may be asked for three to five professional references to be contacted by phone or email.

Decision Making Process

The interview team jointly reviews all applicants and makes a decision to move a candidate onto the hiring process. All candidates interviewed will be notified whether they have been selected to proceed or not.

Offers of employment are typically presented to candidates in two stages. The first stage involves a phone discussion on the framework of the offer, including compensation and benefits. During the second stage the candidate receives a formal offer package. In some countries (eg. U.S.), employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment contingencies inclusive of background checks.

In those countries, candidates who are presented with an offer are asked to sign a background check consent form administered by our background check provider. Background checks can include but are not limited to criminal, academic, health, and drug testing.

Throughout Waters hiring process, representatives from Human Resources support both candidates and hiring managers to ensure the best possible offer is made to the most qualified individual.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Waters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you have a disability, and need assistance with the application process because of it, you can request assistance by calling Waters Human Resource Department at 508-482-3445.