Field Applications Scientist - Microbiology (Travel Ready)

Proclinical Consulting; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical Consulting is seeking a Field Application Scientist - Microbiology to blend hands-on microbiology with customer-facing scientific support. The role sits at the intersection of laboratory work, technology implementation and client training, spanning customer laboratories and manufacturing environments.

You’ll validate methods, troubleshoot challenges, and communicate field insights to internal teams, helping to optimise workflows while travelling to customer sites and supporting

Qualifications

• Professional experience within industrial, applied or quality control microbiology
• Strong practical experience in microbial culture and identification
• Experience with microscopy and microbiological sample preparation
• A good understanding of microbiological quality control workflows
• Experience working within an industrial, manufacturing or regulated laboratory environment
• Strong scientific troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• The confidence to work directly with customers and provide technical guidance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• An interest in new microbiology technologies, automation and data-driven approaches
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Flexibility to travel regularly to customer sites

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of microbiological testing technology within customer laboratories and manufacturing environments
• Provide scientific and technical support throughout customer onboarding and adoption
• Carry out and evaluate microbiological testing and method validation
• Work with techniques including microbial culture, identification, microscopy and sample preparation
• Develop and optimise microbiological methods for different sample types and applications
• Troubleshoot scientific and technical issues in both laboratory and customer environments
• Train microbiologists, laboratory scientists and other users on technology and associated workflows
• Understand existing customer QC microbiology processes and identify opportunities to improve workflows
• Communicate customer requirements and technical feedback to internal scientific teams
• Produce clear technical documentation and communicate findings across scientific and non-scientific stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with customers throughout implementation and ongoing use

Job description

Proclinical Consulting is seeking a Field Application Scientist - Microbiology to blend hands-on microbiology with customer-facing scientific support. The role sits at the intersection of laboratory work, technology implementation and client training, spanning customer laboratories and manufacturing environments.

You’ll validate methods, troubleshoot challenges, and communicate field insights to internal teams, helping to optimise workflows while travelling to customer sites and supporting