Field Application Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life science company is seeking a Field Application Scientist to support their single-cell genomics portfolio across Europe. This role requires a PhD or MSc in Life Sciences, offers a non-sales focus with extensive travel, and involves collaboration with diverse teams to ensure customer success through training and scientific support.

Benefits

Company car

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Life Sciences with industry or customer-facing experience.
• Strong background in genomics; single-cell experience desirable.
• Willingness to travel extensively within EMEA (up to 70%).

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-sales support and training on single-cell genomics workflows.
• Partner with teams to support customer success and perform data analysis.
• Deliver seminars and perform light commercial tasks.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

PhD or MSc in Life Sciences

Job description

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Field Application Scientist – Single-Cell Genomics | EMEA

Invenia is working with a leading life science company is hiring a Field Application Scientist (FAS) to support their growing single-cell genomics portfolio across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. This customer-facing role involves approximately 70% travel, with preference for UK-based candidates due to customer concentration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pre- and post-sales support and training on single-cell genomics workflows and applications.
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to support customer success.
• Offer data analysis assistance, troubleshooting, and experimental guidance.
• Deliver seminars and technical training to varied audiences.
• Perform light commercial tasks such as CRM updates, quotes, and order coordination.

Candidate Profile:

• PhD or MSc in Life Sciences with industry or customer-facing experience
• Strong background in genomics; single-cell experience desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and a problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to travel extensively within EMEA (up to 70%).
• 20% commission
• Company car and comprehensive benefits package

This is a non-sales, technically focused position ideal for someone who enjoys scientific collaboration and supporting cutting-edge genomics solutions across Europe.