Field Application Scientist- Mid-Atlantic

Job Title and Location

Field Application Scientist – Mid‑Atlantic (Remote). Covers MD, DC, NC, PA, VA.

The Field Applications Scientist (FAS) will provide technical support, training, and demos for Covaris sample preparation products. The role reports to the Manager, Field Applications‑North America and serves as a scientific liaison for customers and the internal sales team.

• Provide post‑sales on‑site customer training through classroom instruction, hands‑on laboratory sessions, technical lectures, and sample preparation consultations.
• Deliver remote training sessions for customers and distributors as required.
• Organize, plan, and execute on‑site product demonstrations to support commercial objectives.
• Independently manage demonstration projects, ensuring all technical parameters are optimized for successful demo performance.
• Partner with Sales Territory Managers to serve as the scientific subject‑matter expert for new and existing customers.
• Lead pre‑sales technical presentations, product positioning discussions, and customer education programs (e.g., Lunch & Learn sessions) to promote Covaris solutions adoption.
• Represent the organization at trade shows, scientific conferences, and technical symposia by presenting posters, delivering talks, and conducting webinars and live demonstrations.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customer inquiries through Salesforce.
• Troubleshoot issues related to assay design, experimental workflows, software, instrumentation, and user technique, escalating to internal teams as needed to maximize customer uptime and minimize disruption.
• Lead technical writing initiatives by defining, organizing, and authoring training materials, protocols, and application notes for internal teams, sales organizations, and external customers.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal Solutions team, Product Management, Marketing, Research & Development, and other teams to communicate customer feedback, support product positioning, and contribute to continuous product improvement.

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related life sciences discipline preferred (Bachelor’s with 2–3+ years industry experience also considered).
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands‑on laboratory experience in academic or industry research environments working with molecular biology workflows.
• Foundational understanding of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies, Proteomics, and DNA/RNA preparation workflows.
• Hands‑on experience with NGS library preparation, biomolecule extraction, including nucleic acids or proteins from tissues, FFPE samples, or cultured cells.
• Exposure to DNA sequence analysis tools and bioinformatics workflows such as sequence alignment, genome visualization, or comparative genomics is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex scientific concepts in group settings such as training sessions, technical positioning, seminars, conferences, and lab meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot experimental workflows and analyze technical challenges in the laboratory or customer sites.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to work independently in a field‑based role while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Highly organized with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and timelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 70% to support sales territory managers, customers, pre‑sales technical positioning, product demonstrations, and scientific meetings.

Annual base compensation range: $90,000 – $110,000 plus up to a 10% bonus.

Travel up to 70% to support sales territory managers, customers, pre‑sales technical positioning, product demonstrations, and scientific meetings.

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