Principal Application Scientist

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Principal Application Scientist

Hopkinton

Revvity is a developer and provider of end‑to‑end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. Our team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and ability to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.
The Application Development Scientist provides expertise on the programming and integration of liquid handlers. The role involves developing and optimizing pre‑programmed protocols, supporting global automation business, troubleshooting complex customer issues, and creating training and marketing materials.

• Develop user‑friendly, pre‑programmed applications for complex sample preparation protocols that can be run by laboratory personnel with little or no experience running or programming liquid handlers.
• Design and execute validation test plans including processing samples and generating run reports and application notes.
• Program software add‑ons that expand the capabilities of liquid handling workstations beyond the features and commands available in the released software and/or allow integration of new tools with the liquid handling workstation.
• Work with engineers and software developers to define requirements for instrument capabilities in order to support new types of applications.
• Support new product development by designing and executing test protocols to ensure new instruments meet user requirements and perform to specifications.
• Travel 10–20% to conferences and support Field Application Scientists and customers.
• Assist in writing of application notes and white papers related to automated liquid handling workflows.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• 5–7 years of experience with automated lab workstations.
• 2–3 years of liquid handling experience.

• Master’s or PhD degree in Biology, Genomics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Lua, VBScript, VBA, and C++ applications.
• Ability to design, execute, and optimize experiments independently.
• Experience with a range of molecular biology techniques including NGS sample preparation, nucleic acid purification, quantification, normalization, and PCR/qPCR set up.
• Laboratory experience with molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or related field with ability to independently follow experimental protocols and interpret/present results clearly.
• Lab Automation Experience including liquid handling (preferably Revvity products), liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, nucleic acid extractions, and general molecular biology laboratory techniques.
• Competency with Microsoft Office software.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• High level of commitment and initiative.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong documentation and record‑keeping practices.

Physically capable of working in a laboratory environment. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens as some work is completed in a BSL2 lab.

The annual base salary range for this full‑time position is $120,000 – $155,000.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time‑Off
• Parental Benefits
• Compassionate Care Leave
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Revvity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation, please contact