Applications Scientist - Biomolecules

Join Biotage as an Applications Scientist (Biomolecules) - where science meets strategy!

Use your expertise to shape cutting-edge solutions, support global sales and marketing, and drive innovation in clinical, forensic, and bioanalytical workflows. If you're passionate about impactful science, collaboration, and making a difference - this is your opportunity.

As an Applications Scientist at Biotage, you'll bridge scientific expertise with real-world impact, empowering customers and supporting Sales through hands‑on training, expert technical guidance, and workflow optimization. With a strong foundation in biomolecule purification, chromatography, and lab automation, you'll design and execute experiments, troubleshoot complex challenges, and clearly communicate solutions that showcase the value of Biotage technologies.

• Develop and optimize methods for purifying biomolecules—antibodies, proteins, AAVs, and plasmids—using Biotage products and automation tools. Generate application notes, white papers, and blogs to support sales, marketing, and customer engagement. Deliver product demos and troubleshooting guidance to educate stakeholders.
• Lead laboratory projects focused on developing and optimizing methods for biomolecule purification—including antibodies, proteins, and plasmids—using Biotage technologies and automation. Generate and analyze experimental data to demonstrate product performance and suitability for customer workflows.
• Leverage your expertise in laboratory automation to streamline workflows, enhance reproducibility, and maximize the performance of Biotage products in biomolecule purification applications.
• Author scientific documents, including application notes, white papers, seminars, posters, blogs, operating procedures, and slide decks. Ensure the content is clear, concise, and logically structured, adhering to Biotage guidelines.

• Partner with sales, marketing, customer service, and R&D to align strategies and optimize workflows.
• Contribute to regional and corporate marketing efforts, as well as Innovation & Development initiatives as assigned. Assess potential products and provide insights for the development of new products.

• Represent Biotage at scientific meetings, trade shows, and internal events through presentations, workshops, and training sessions. Gather market intelligence to inform product and application development, especially in biomolecule purification.
• Accompany local sales representatives, or travel independently, to customer sites. Provide support for end‑user education, product evaluations, and the implementation of Biotage solutions.
• Assist in overseeing collaborations with KOLs and crucial customer.

• Provide technical expertise through regular customer interactions. Share best practices and insights from application development to expand Biotage product use in emerging biomolecular workflows and markets.
• Offer expert consultation, technical assistance, and training to customers, field sales reps, and internal stakeholders—delivering in‑depth product knowledge, application guidance, operational support, and troubleshooting solutions both in‑person and virtually.

• PhD/MSc degree in biotechnology, molecular biology, proteomics, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Demonstrable hands‑on experience developing purification and analytical methods for biomolecules such as antibodies, recombinant proteins, AAVs, plasmids, and downstream analytical techniques including, but not limited to SDS‑PAGE, Western Blots, ELISA, HPLC, and nanodrop.
• Experience with laboratory automation and liquid‑handling robotics (e.g., Hamilton, Tecan, Opentrons) preferred.
• Previous working experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or commercial drug discovery or screening laboratories preferred but not required.
• Knowledge and experience managing technical projects preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment to achieve immediate and long‑term business objectives.

Biotage offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) program with company match, paid parental leave, and more!