Field Applications Scientist

Technical Field Applications Scientist (FAS)

• Provides applications support for product integration into small scale development labs, pilot facilities, and GMP manufacturing facilities to emphasize best in class product support and drive territorial quota and individual goals
• Applications perform onsite visits to new and existing customers to optimize and configure cell counts, pH, gas, and metabolite readings of Bio Profile products using customer culture and materials. Correlation and bridging studies are performed to existing customer/competitive product technology enabling seamless integration and enhanced usage of Nova products
• Facilitates product trending and competitive analysis to Sales Account Managers and Product Management, for both existing products and in-development technology.
• Communicates product issues with Technical Support, R&D and Manufacturing, p rovides customer support, as needed, alongside the Field Service and Technical support team.
• Provides assistance to Regional Account manager during product sales demonstrations and customer evaluations of Bio Profile product offerings
• As a Advanced Technical Trainer you will be providing industry leading technical training and product configuration assistance and guidance to key operators and users of Nova's Bio Profile product line
• Field visits will be shared in the CRM and customer reports are necessary to provide details of evaluations and onsite testing/configuration of Bio Profile products. Reports provide both documentation for customer GMP adherence and to demonstrate product performance during the sales process.
• Generate technical collateral and marketing materials, including white papers, application notes, and webinars

• Successful candidates will have a BS or MS in Biology or Life Sciences, and a minimum of 2 - 5 years’ experience in a biotech/pharma company working in process development and/or a GMP controlled manufacturing or research environment. Experience with mammalian cell culture or bacterial fermentation for biologics development and production is highly desired. Ability to travel up to 75%.
• Candidates with experience in antibody assay development and characterization, validations, process automation, bioreactor and cell culture process development and/or prior experience with Nova Bio Profile equipment or other cell culture process monitoring equipment will be given additional consideration.
• The ability to understand and educate end users on analytical devices and instrument specifications, operation and maintenance, perform data analysis with software programs such as JMP or Excel and scientific report generation in support of various applications.
• Strong communication, presentation, training and interpersonal skills are a must.
• Ability to travel within the U.S. is required and must be willing to perform occasional international travel.

• Alternating between standing and sitting
• Crouching/stooping
• Fine motor manipulation
• Gross motor manipulation
• Keyboarding
• Kneeling
• Lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs.
• Pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs.
• Moving objects
• Reaching overhead or below
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Walking
• Ability to wear PPE
• Ability to travel
• The full list of physical requirements for this role is available upon request.

• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location:

Remote work schedule when not visiting customers in territory

Targeted Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000/year

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.