Field Application Scientist- Mid-Atlantic

Summary

Covaris, a Perkin Elmer Company, is a leader in sample preparation solutions across multiomics research and clinical applications. Powered by proprietary Adaptive Focused Acoustics® (AFA®) technology, our portfolio of advanced instruments, consumables, reagents, and kits for pre-analytical sample preparation delivers exceptional accuracy and reproducibility, enabling researchers to generate higher-quality data, develop novel assays, and drive breakthrough discoveries in life sciences. From academic labs to global biopharma organizations, Covaris is trusted by scientists who demand precision at every step of the analytical workflow.

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The employee may be required to perform all, or a combination of the following essential responsibilities as determined by business necessity.

• Provide post-sales on-site customer training through classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory sessions, technical lectures, and consultation on sample preparation and analysis recommendations. 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 and ensure all technical parameters are optimized for successful demo performance.
• Partner with Sales Territory Managers to serve as the scientific subject‑matter expert supporting both new and existing customers. Lead pre‑sales technical presentations, product positioning discussions, and customer education programs (e.g., Lunch & Learn sessions) to promote adoption of Covaris solutions.
• 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 appropriate 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 internal 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. Exceptional candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and strong relevant laboratory experience, 2-3+ years of industry experience, will also be 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, is highly desirable.
• 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 and self‑motivated with the ability to work independently in a field‑based role while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional internal 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…