Field Application Scientist

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical plans

Free HSA funds

Fertility stipend

401k + profit sharing

Employee stock purchase program

Learning and development opportunities

Education benefits

Student debt relief program

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories in the South Central U.S. is seeking an Academic Proteomics Field Application Scientist to support academic and non-profit researchers.

You will bridge proteomics technologies with researchers and travel up to 60% to bring your expertise directly to the bench. In this customer-facing role, you will provide pre- and post-sales technical support for FPLC/MPLC and western blot imaging, guide researchers to the right Bio-Rad solutions, and collaborate with account managers to

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences required.
• Demonstrated expertise in FPLC/MPLC and western blot imaging with 3–5 years of experience.
• Strong verbal and presentation skills; excellent troubleshooting and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert application support for Bio-Rad's Proteomics portfolio (FPLC/MPLC and western blot imaging) to enable reproducible data.
• Lead product demonstrations, seminars, and trainings to drive adoption of Bio-Rad solutions.
• Collaborate with Sales to shape account strategies and identify opportunities for Bio-Rad solutions.
• Capture Voice of Customer insights to inform future product development.
• Translate complex workflows into practical bench-ready solutions for researchers.

Skills

FPLC/MPLC

Western blot imaging

Verbal and presentation skills

Troubleshooting and interpersonal

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

Help shape the future of science by joining Bio-Rad as an Academic Proteomics Field Application Scientist supporting our academic and non-profit research customers across the South Central U.S. You'll serve as a trusted scientific partner-bridging groundbreaking proteomics technologies and the innovative researchers who use them.

In this customer-facing role, you'll leverage your expertise in liquid chromatography (specifically FPLC/MPLC) to deliver pre-and post-sales technical support that drives customer success. You'll be a key part of the sales process, collaborating closely with account managers to guide researchers toward the right solutions while demonstrating the scientific and practical value of Bio-Rad's technologies.

You'll engage directly with leading research institutions in Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming, supporting customer success across the full proteomics workflow-from instrument selection to data interpretation. Expect to travel up to 60% of the time to bring your expertise directly to the bench.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Drive scientific discovery by delivering expert application support for Bio-Rad's Proteomics portfolio—including liquid chromatography (FPLC/MPLC), and western blot imaging, helping researchers generate high-quality, reproducible data.
• Strengthen customer relationships by leading impactful product demonstrations, seminars, and trainings that build confidence and maximize instrument and reagent adoption.
• Partner closely with Sales to shape account strategies, identify new opportunities, and position Bio-Rad solutions as essential tools in cutting-edge academic research.
• Capture critical Voice of Customer insights to inform future product development and ensure our technologies continue to meet evolving scientific needs.
• Play a key role in Bio-Rad's mission by translating complex workflows into real-world solutions that empower researchers to push the boundaries of what's possible in proteomics.

What You Bring

• Education: PhD in Life Sciences
• Work Experience: Must have demonstrated expertise in FPLC/MPLC and western blot imaging technologies (Minimum 3-5 years of experience).
• Strong verbal (oral and written) and presentation skills required.
• A combination of expert troubleshooting and interpersonal skills are the keys to success in this position.

Location

This position must be based in Texas and requires the employee to be located within the region.

Total Rewards Package

At Bio-Rad, we're empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee's work and life cycle.

Benefits

• competitive medical plans for you and your family
• free HSA funds
• a new fertility offering with stipend
• group life and disability
• paid parental leave
• 401k plus profit sharing
• an employee stock purchase program
• a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform
• extensive learning and development opportunities
• education benefits
• student debt relief program
• pet insurance
• wellness challenges and support
• paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG's)
• and more!

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this position is $95,600 to $132,900 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.