Field Application Scientist

SRC-Search; Hamburg; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading life sciences company in South West Germany is seeking a Field Application Scientist. This role involves customer training and technical support for immunoassays, combining scientific expertise with field-based sales activities. Ideal candidates should have an M.Sc., experience in labs, and strong communication skills. Travel of 40–60% is expected to engage with clients and showcase technology.

Qualifikationen

• M.Sc. in a relevant scientific discipline, Ph.D. preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a molecular biology or clinical lab.
• Strong background in immunoassay principles.

Aufgaben

• Educate and support customers on immunoassay technologies.
• Deliver hands-on training for ELISA and multiplex assays.
• Troubleshoot and optimize customer assays.

Kenntnisse

Customer training and support

Troubleshooting and optimization

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

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

Tools

CRM systems (such as 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.