Field Application Scientist- Mid-Atlantic

Covaris U.S. LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Covaris, a PerkinElmer Company, is seeking an experienced Field Applications Scientist (FAS) in the Mid-Atlantic region. The role supports customers and Sales, delivering trainings, demos, and technical guidance for sample prep workflows across Genomics, Proteomics, and Epigenomics.

Ideal candidate holds a Master’s/PhD with 3–5 years lab experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel up to 70%. Based in MD/DC/VA/NC/PA/WV/SC with remote work options.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related life sciences preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2-3+ years industry experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-sales on-site customer training through classroom instruction, hands-on lab sessions, technical lectures, and consultation on sample preparation and analysis recommendations.
• Deliver remote training sessions for customers and distributors as required.
• Organize, plan, and execute on-site product demonstrations to support commercial objectives.
• Independently manage demonstration projects and ensure all technical parameters are optimized for successful demo performance.
• Partner with Sales Territory Managers to serve as the scientific subject-matter expert supporting both new and existing customers.
• Lead pre-sales technical presentations, product positioning discussions, and customer education programs to promote adoption of Covaris solutions.
• Represent the organization at trade shows, scientific conferences, and technical symposia by presenting posters and conducting webinars and live demonstrations.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customer inquiries through Salesforce.
• Troubleshoot issues related to assay design, experimental workflows, software, instrumentation, and user technique; escalate as needed.
• Lead technical writing initiatives by defining, organizing, and authoring training materials, protocols, and application notes for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal Solutions team, Product Management, Marketing, R&D to communicate customer feedback and support product positioning.

Skills

Communication

Travel up to 70%

Self-motivated

Customer service

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry or related life sciences

Bachelor’s degree with 2-3+ years industry experience may be considered

Tools

Salesforce

CRM software

Job description

Job Title and Location

Field Application Scientist- Mid-Atlantic US Remote - DC, US Remote - MD, US Remote - NC, US Remote - SC, US Remote - VA, US Remote - WV

Job Description

Covaris, a PerkinElmer Company, is a leader in sample preparation solutions across multiomics research and clinical applications. Powered by proprietary Adaptive Focused Acoustics® (AFA®) technology, our portfolio of advanced instruments, consumables, reagents, and kits for pre-analytical sample preparation deliver exceptional accuracy and reproducibility, enabling researchers to generate higher-quality data, develop novel assays, and drive breakthrough discoveries in life sciences. From academic labs to global biopharma organizations, Covaris is trusted by scientists who demand precision at every step of the analytical workflow. Learn more at www.covaris.com.

Summary

Covaris/Perkin Elmer is seeking an experienced Field Applications Scientist (FAS) preferably in MD, DC, NC, PA, VA. This position resides within the Covaris Solutions team and will report to Manager, Field Applications-North America. This individual will serve as scientific support liaison in field for customers and internal Sales team and will be instrumental in delivering Customer Trainings & Demos for our Sample Preparation, Genomics, Proteomics and Epigenomics workflow solutions. In this role, you will provide technical consultation including providing pre-sales technical interactions and troubleshooting support, in conjunction with the in-house Solutions team. This position is ideal for a self-motivated individual with broad scientific knowledge and the drive to create top-quality support processes and culture.

Essential Responsibilities

The employee may be required to perform all, or a combination of the following essential responsibilities as determined by business necessity.

• Provide post-sales on-site customer training through classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory sessions, technical lectures, and consultation on sample preparation and analysis recommendations.
• Deliver remote training sessions for customers and distributors as required.
• Organize, plan, and execute on-site product demonstrations to support commercial objectives.
• Independently manage demonstration projects and ensure all technical parameters are optimized for successful demo performance.
• Partner with Sales Territory Managers to serve as the scientific subject-matter expert supporting both new and existing customers.
• Lead pre-sales technical presentations, product positioning discussions, and customer education programs (e.g., Lunch & Learn sessions) to promote adoption of Covaris solutions.
• Represent the organization at trade shows, scientific conferences, and technical symposia by presenting posters, delivering talks, and conducting webinars and live demonstrations.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customer inquiries through Salesforce.
• Troubleshoot issues related to assay design, experimental workflows, software, instrumentation, and user technique, escalating to appropriate internal teams as needed to maximize customer uptime and minimize disruption.
• Lead technical writing initiatives by defining, organizing, and authoring training materials, protocols, and application notes for internal teams, sales organizations, and external customers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal Solutions team, Product Management, Marketing, Research & Development, and other internal teams to communicate customer feedback, support product positioning, and contribute to continuous product improvement.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related life sciences discipline preferred.
• Exceptional candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and strong relevant laboratory experience, 2-3+ years of industry experience, will also be considered.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on laboratory experience in academic or industry research environments working with molecular biology workflows.
• Foundational understanding of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies, Proteomics and DNA/RNA preparation workflows.
• Hands-on experience with NGS library preparation, biomolecule extraction, including nucleic acids or proteins from tissues, FFPE samples, or cultured cells, is highly desirable.
• Exposure to DNA sequence analysis tools and bioinformatics workflows such as sequence alignment, genome visualization, or comparative genomics is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex scientific concepts in group settings such as training sessions, technical positioning, seminars, conferences, and lab meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot experimental workflows and analyze technical challenges in the laboratory or customer sites.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a field-based role while collaborating effectively with cross-functional internal teams.
• Highly organized with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and timelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 70% to support sales territory managers, customers, pre-sales technical positioning, product demonstrations, and scientific meetings.
• Customer advocate and able to maintain professionalism in fast-paced or high-pressure environments.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

Compensation

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $90,000 to $110,000 with 10% bonus. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Other

The position is based in Mid-Atlantic area. Key Coverage area primarily includes MD, DC, VA, WV, PA, NC and SC. May include other East Coast states occasionally. Access to public transport, airport and proximity to major Research/ biotech hub is essential.

Reasonable Accommodation

Covaris is an equal Opportunities Employer. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, color, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. We also aim to guarantee that all appointments are made purely based on merit.

Equal Opportunity Statement

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Statement (continued)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Culture and Mission

Are you ready to help improve the lives of millions of people and create a healthier world? When you work at PerkinElmer, that’s exactly what you’ll do. From our dedicated scientists and world-class operations employees to our innovative R&D professionals and committed sales and service groups, we’re a unique team of 5,000+ global colleagues who come to work every day knowing we’re making a difference. Through innovation, collaboration, and believing in our mission, we strive to create an inspiring and inclusive culture for our employees, so that they can be their best and, together, create a better tomorrow. Join us today.