Field Application Scientist

SRC-Search; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading life sciences company is seeking a Field Application Scientist to support its customers in South West Germany. You will educate and train customers on immunoassays, troubleshoot assays, and collaborate with research partners. The ideal candidate has an M.Sc. in a relevant field, strong independent troubleshooting skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role involves significant customer interaction and travel across South West Germany.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of experience in a molecular biology, immunology, or biochemistry lab.
• Prior experience in scientific support role is highly desirable.
• Strong background in immunoassay principles.

Aufgaben

• Educate, train, and support customers on the company's products.
• Deliver hands-on training for users of associated instruments.
• Provide troubleshooting and optimization support for customer assays.
• Collaborate with research partners on bespoke immunoassays.
• Support scientific evaluations and workshops.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent troubleshooting

Assay optimization

Ausbildung

M.Sc. in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related

Tools

CRM systems (Salesforce)

Jobbeschreibung

Field Application Scientist – South West Germany

An established life sciences company specializing in high-sensitivity immunoassay platforms is seeking a Field Application Scientist to support its growing customer base across South West Germany. The role combines scientific expertise, customer training, and technical support, working with a portfolio that includes advanced multiplex and immunoassay technologies used in fields such as inflammation, oncology, metabolic disorders, neuroscience, and toxicology.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate, train, and support customers on the company’s immunoassay and analytical instrumentation portfolio, including data acquisition and interpretation.
• Deliver hands‑on training for users of ELISA‑style and multiplex assays, associated instruments, and software tools.
• Provide expert troubleshooting and optimization support for customer assays, including both standard and custom‑developed formats.
• Collaborate with research partners and customers developing bespoke immunoassays for diverse applications (e.g., PK, immunogenicity, inflammation, oncology, neuroscience).
• Support field‑based scientific evaluations, seminars, and workshops to showcase technology capabilities.
• Work closely with account managers to identify opportunities, assist in pre‑ and post‑sales activities, and drive adoption of the platform across academic, biotech, and pharma accounts.
• Attend key conferences and scientific meetings, representing the company’s scientific expertise and providing market feedback.
• Document activities, customer interactions, and technical insights in CRM systems.
• Travel approximately 40–60%, typically spending up to four days per week in the field with customers.

Qualifications & Experience

• M.Sc. in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related discipline (Ph.D. preferred).
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in a molecular biology, immunology, or biochemistry lab (research or clinical environment).
• Prior experience in a field applications or scientific support role is highly desirable.
• Strong background in immunoassay principles (ELISA, multiplex, or similar platforms) and their application across multiple research areas.
• Proven ability to independently troubleshoot, optimize, and validate assay performance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with sales, marketing, and technical teams.
• Experience with CRM systems (such as Salesforce) preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity for a scientist who enjoys combining technical depth with customer interaction and wants to make an impact across a diverse research community in South West Germany.