Field Application Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Coordinate and execute product demonstrations for all SPT Labtech liquid handlers.

• Maintain a high-level operational understanding of liquid handling products.

• Retain expertise in relevant application areas.

• Offer subject matter expertise support to the Field Application Specialists (FAS) and Territory Management teams.

• Organize and deliver applications-based training for both new and existing users of SPT Labtech and Apricot liquid handling instruments.

• Provide continuous remote and on-site applications support to end-users.

• Develop, adjust, and improve advanced liquid handling and automation protocols.

• Contribute to conference strategies and represent the company at conferences.

• Maintain accurate Salesforce recordkeeping.

• Produce customer-focused application notes, webinars, conference presentations, and posters.

• Engage in strategic collaborations to produce scientific marketing content.

• Gather customer feedback for product development and software enhancements.

• Foster positive relationships with customers.

• Mentor and support Associate FAS as required.

• Travel extensively throughout the Western USA, with occasional trips to the Eastern USA and UK headquarters.

⛳️ Requirements

• MSc with a minimum of five years of practical experience, or a PhD with at least two years of relevant experience in a Biological Science discipline, liquid handling, laboratory automation, or a related field in either an industrial or academic setting.

• Proficient knowledge of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) methods utilized in research.

• Preferably experienced in liquid handling and automation.

• Background in High-Throughput Screening (HTS), assay development, molecular biology, or structural biology will be considered an asset.

• Experience in optimizing workflows in genomics, drug discovery, and structural biology.

• Strong understanding of genomics, drug discovery, and structural biology concepts.

• Practical experience in genomics or molecular biology is desirable.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, up to 75%, including international travel.

• Exceptional organizational, analytical, troubleshooting, record-keeping, and communication skills.

• Professional demeanor.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a proven track record of mentorship.

• Capability to work efficiently both independently and within a team framework.

• Ability to align efforts with corporate goals.

• Outstanding presentation and training skills.

• Previous experience in field applications, teaching, marketing, or customer service is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-related bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Private medical insurance.

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate work and personal responsibilities.

• Collaboration with skilled professionals in a motivated and driven team.