Bio-Techne · 3 hours ago
Field Applications Scientist, Biologics Specialist (San Fran Bay Area)
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$89K/yr - $147K/yr
5+ years expBio-Techne is a company dedicated to enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. They are seeking a Field Applications Scientist – Biologics Specialist to provide advanced technical expertise and customer support for biologics workflows and instrumentation, driving adoption of their solutions and serving as a subject matter expert.
BiotechnologyGeneticsManufacturingMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Provide expert-level technical support for Bio-techne's suite of biologics instrumentation; including method development, fractionation, and downstream applications
Partner with Sales and Business Development Managers to deliver pre-sales consultations, technical presentations, and product demonstrations
Conduct on-site and virtual training for customers on instrument operation, assay development, and data interpretation
Act as a tiered technical resource for complex escalations prior to Applications Support teams
Present at scientific meetings, user groups, and conferences to showcase Bio-Techne’s biologics capabilities
Collaborate with internal teams to provide customer feedback for product development and marketing initiatives
Maintain competitive and business knowledge within assigned accounts and share insights with the broader team
Support new product introductions (NPIs) and serve as a technical consultant for challenging applications
Provide technical support and training for customers using Empower and Chromeleon chromatography data systems (CDS) in biologics workflows
Assist with method setup, data acquisition, processing, and reporting within these platforms
Troubleshoot software-related issues and ensure seamless integration with laboratory instruments
Travel within the assigned territory (up to 50–75%) to provide on-site support and training
Qualification
Required
Requires a minimum of a BS/BA degree in Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific field
5+ years of hands-on experience in biologics and Cell & Gene Therapy workflows, including protein purification, characterization, and downstream processing
Deep understanding of biologics development principles, including CGT and protein therapeutics workflows
Strong familiarity with capillary electrophoresis (CE) applications, chromatography and mass spec of proteins, virus particles, and LNP's
Ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and validate complex biologics methods independently
Strong presentation and training skills for diverse scientific audiences
Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to travel extensively and work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong working knowledge of Empower and Chromeleon CDS for chromatographic data management
Ability to configure, validate, and maintain CDS systems in compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11)
Skilled in interpreting chromatographic data and generating accurate reports using these platforms
Familiarity with integration of CDS with LIMS and other laboratory software systems
Excellent troubleshooting skills for software and data integrity issues
Must have the ability to travel 50-75% of the time within the assigned territory
Preferred
MS/PhD preferred
Previous experience as a Field Applications Scientist or technical support specialist is highly desirable
Benefits
We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
Company
Bio-Techne
Bio-Techne is a supplier of tools for life science research, therapeutic manufacturing, and clinical diagnostics.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown1989-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Kim Kelderman
President and CEO
Gary Latham
Chief Technology Officer
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