Senior Field Application Scientist

Senior Field Application Scientist

Remote - California/PNW

Quanterix is a global leader in ultra-sensitive biomarker detection, enabling breakthroughs in disease research, diagnostics, and drug development. Its proprietary Simoa technology delivers industry-leading sensitivity, allowing researchers to detect and quantify biomarkers in blood and other fluids at concentrations far below traditional limits. With more than 3,400 peer-reviewed publications, Quanterix has been a trusted partner to the scientific community for nearly two decades.

In 2025, Quanterix acquired Akoya Biosciences, The Spatial Biology Company, adding multiplexed tissue imaging with single-cell resolution to its portfolio. Together, the combined company offers a uniquely integrated platform that connects biology across blood and tissue-advancing precision medicine from discovery to diagnostics.

As a Field Application Scientist (FAS), you will provide essential technical expertise and training to customers, ensuring successful adoption and integration of Quanterix platforms into their research workflows. You will act as a bridge between innovative technology and the scientific community, offering technical guidance, troubleshooting, and staying abreast of the latest advancements. This role involves both pre-sales and post-sales support, extensive travel, and collaboration with internal teams to improve products and customer experience.

• Pre-Sales Support:
  • Collaborate with regional sales teams to visit existing and prospective customers
  • Deliver compelling presentations and webinars tailored to diverse audiences and disease areas
  • Demonstrate instrument and software capabilities
  • Participate in industry trade shows and seminars
  • Provide technical information necessary to close sales
• Post-Sales Support:
  • Deliver basic and advanced training to users.
  • Respond to technical inquiries and troubleshoot assay development challenges.
  • Maintain regular communication with customers to share new publications, protocols, and tools.
  • Promote consumables and assay kits to existing customers.
• Continuous Development:
  • Expand knowledge of Quanterix technologies and applications.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to team knowledge base.
  • Provide customer feedback to internal teams to guide product strategy and improvements.
  • Adhere to Quanterix processes for tracking activities and documenting interactions.

• Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or life sciences OR Master's degree with 5+ years of customer-facing experience in applications, technical sales support, or industry research (Pharma, Biotech, CRO).
• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in general biochemistry/molecular biology laboratory work.

• Experience adapting new technologies to research needs.
• Customer-facing experience in applications or technical sales support.
• Familiarity with immunoassay technologies, ELISA development, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and optical microscopy.
• Strong understanding of biomarker assay landscape.

• Remote work from home office; proximity to a major airport required.
• Up to 80% travel expected.
• Ability to explain, influence, and negotiate effectively.
• Exceptional technical communication and writing skills.
• Comfort working with individuals of varying skill levels and backgrounds.
• Team-oriented mindset, positive attitude, and strong independent work ethic.
• Ability to solve complex problems and act decisively.

From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix's ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of Quantification (LoQ). Our industry-leading precision instruments, digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator laboratory have supported research that advances disease understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology,…