Application Scientist

Pave Talent; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salary with uncapped commission

80% employer-paid medical coverage

401(k) match up to 6%

16 days PTO in year one

$600/month cash-in-lieu option

Clear career path to senior roles

Job summary

A leading biotech firm is seeking a Technical Sales Specialist to drive revenue growth in cellular immunotherapy and gene editing across Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will manage multiple research accounts, work closely with the sales team, and ensure clients receive superior technical solutions. With a bachelor's degree in molecular biology and hands-on experience in related sales, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that emphasizes innovation. A hybrid work model and competitive salary are offered, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales or applications support experience in cellular immunotherapy or gene-editing.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales metrics.
• Strong consultative selling skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer-facing visits and presentations.
• Develop and execute territory sales plans.
• Attend tradeshows and networking events.

Skills

Sales experience in cellular immunotherapy

Hands-on expertise with CAR-T cell assays

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in molecular biology or related field

Tools

CRISPR/Cas gene-editing workflows

Job description

Overview

Ready to introduce cutting-edge cellular immunotherapy and gene-editing solutions to New England’s premier research labs? Are you passionate about translating advanced CRISPR and CAR-T workflows into strategic technical sales wins?

Pave Talent hiring on behalf of our client, a 900+ employee public biotech reagents innovator with a global footprint across 12 cities in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for a collaborative, innovation-driven, quality-obsessed culture, they partner with leading biopharma companies to accelerate drug discovery through premium recombinant proteins, antibodies and assay kits.

As Technical Sales Specialist / Field Application Scientist – Cellular Immunotherapy & Gene Editing, you will support territory growth by driving a 10 % year-over-year revenue increase across your assigned accounts. You’ll qualify and manage 30+ active research groups in PA region, partnering with senior sales and applications teams to showcase our client’s superior technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activities through customer-facing visits, presentations, phone calls and e-mails as appropriate.
• Work with the Regional Sales Manager to develop and execute territory sales plans.
• Extend and develop relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Understand and communicate to customers technically.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product Development, Technical Support, and other internal teams.
• Attend tradeshows, association meetings, and networking events as necessary.
• Travel within the territory 40-50% of the time.
• Other projects or responsibilities as may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry or related life-science field
• 2+ years of sales or applications support experience in cellular immunotherapy or gene-editing reagents/instruments
• Hands-on expertise with CAR-T cell assays, CRISPR/Cas gene-editing workflows and biophysical characterization techniques
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales or activity metrics in a research-driven environment
• Strong communication and consultative selling skills

Benefits

• Market-competitive base salary of $80,000–$100,000 (DOE) plus uncapped commission tied to account growth
• 80 % employer-paid medical, dental and vision coverage from day one
• 401(k) match up to 6 % of salary
• 16 days PTO in year one, increasing annually to a 30-day cap
• $600/month cash-in-lieu option if covered under another plan
• Hybrid work model with Boston hub, travel support and clear career path to senior roles

Culture

Join a technically rigorous team that values collaborative problem-solving and peer-led knowledge sharing. Participate in monthly workshops and cross-functional roundtables to deepen your expertise.