Field Applications Scientist – NGS & Spatial Biology (Europe)

Takara Bio; Greater London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Takara Bio is seeking an experienced Field Applications Scientist to support its NGS and Spatial Biology portfolio across Europe. The FAS will be the primary technical applications contact, providing pre- and post-sales support, customer training, workflow implementation, and troubleshooting.

The role requires strong practical NGS and Spatial Biology laboratory experience, the ability to understand customer workflows, resolve technical issues, and translate complex science into clear guidance.

Qualifications

• Mandatory MSc/PhD in a relevant field; BSc with significant experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years of FAS or closely related customer-facing life sciences experience.
• Strong practical lab experience with NGS and Spatial Biology workflows.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary technical contact for Takara Bio NGS and Spatial Biology technology.
• Deliver on-site and remote customer training and workflow implementation.
• Support customers from evaluation through routine use and troubleshoot barriers.
• Build trusted relationships with researchers, core facilities and KOLs.
• Escalate complex issues to product management, R&D and support teams.
• Provide internal training and mentoring to sales and technical staff.

Skills

Fluent English (oral & written)

Troubleshooting

Communication

Training

Organization & Documentation

Travel readiness

Education

MSc or PhD in Molecular Biology/Cell Biology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics/ Genomics/ Biotechnology

BSc with significant relevant field experience

Tools

Laboratory automation platforms

Job description

Takara Bio is seeking an experienced Field Applications Scientist to support its NGS and Spatial Biology portfolio across Europe. The FAS will be the primary technical applications contact, providing pre- and post-sales support, customer training, workflow implementation, and troubleshooting.

The role requires strong practical NGS and Spatial Biology laboratory experience, the ability to understand customer workflows, resolve technical issues, and translate complex science into clear guidance.