Biophotonics Application Scientist

Biophotonics Application Scientist

What can you expect in the role of Biophotonics Application Scientist?

Work closely with TOPTICA sales to understand customer requirements and communicate TOPTICA's product advantages

Ensure successful demonstrations of TOPTICA lasers in customer labs: understand success criteria, coordinate logistics, perform system installations, and collect post-demo results

Prove that TOPTICA's lasers are compatible with cutting-edge microscopy techniques by implementing them on TOPTICA's in-house microscope, and work with sales & marketing to distribute results

Provide expertise during product demonstrations at tradeshow events and workshops

Participate as a member of the biophotonics community (particularly multiphoton microscopy/neuroscience and fluorescence microscopy): follow new publications, attend conferences, and network with researchers and customers

Leverage TOPTICA's North American Applications and R&D resources for fast engineering adaptations necessary to demonstrate laser capabilities in new applications

Collaborate with Product Management and R&D at TOPTICA's Munich headquarters, providing the North American customers' voice to drive product requirements and roadmap decisions

Must-haves:
What you'll need for this role?

Master's degree in Physics, Biophysics, Optics, or a related field (PhD preferred)

Hands-on experience with ultrafast lasers, including managing dispersion and nonlinear effects in downstream optics

Hands-on experience in biological imaging, particularly confocal and multiphoton microscopy

Strong ability to confidently communicate in-person and remotely, and to build and maintain customer relationships

Team-oriented, with a strong ability to identify customer problems and consult on solutions

Excellent presentation and writing skills; good time management, independent and self-starting

Outstanding computer and project management skills

What would be a plus in this role?

PhD in Physics, Biophysics, Optics, or a related field

Extensive knowledge of additional microscopy techniques beyond confocal and multiphoton imaging

Experience with multiplexing and spatial biology applications

Eagerness to grow within the role and continue developing new skills

It's a plus if you've heard of the following terms:

Super-resolution microscopy

Light sheet microscopy

Spinning disk confocal microscopy

Second harmonic generation (SHG) imaging

Spatial biology and multiplexing