Field Application Scientist: Nucleic Acids Expert

TriLink BioTechnologies, part of Maravai LifeSciences; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU grants

Employee stock purchase plan

Comprehensive medical plans

HSAs/FSA

Fertility & family planning

Pet insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a Field Application Scientist to join TriLink's Commercial team, providing scientific and technical support across gRNA, oligonucleotide, and mRNA technologies. You will partner with BD and cross-functional teams to tailor solutions and advance customer success in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Ph.D. or equivalent experience with strong communication and presentation skills, and a willingness to travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genomics, or related field with 0–2 years experience; or a BA/BS with 8+ years or a MS with 6+ years of experience
• Experience in guide RNA (gRNA), oligonucleotide synthesis, mRNA technologies, nucleic acid therapeutics, molecular biology, or related applications
• Experience supporting scientific product development, custom manufacturing, analytical testing, GMP services, or related technical functions
• Ability to assess technical requirements, analyze scientific information, troubleshoot applications, and develop practical customer-focused recommendations
• Strong customer-facing, consultative, presentation, and scientific communication skills
• Knowledge of clinical development, CMC, GMP, or regulatory considerations supporting nucleic acid therapeutics is desirable
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to support customer meetings, conferences, and commercial activities

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical support for customer opportunities, custom solutions, and pre- and post-sales activities
• Develop scientific recommendations for guide RNA, oligonucleotide, mRNA, custom manufacturing, analytical testing, and GMP services based on customer requirements and product capabilities
• Serve as a scientific resource to customers by addressing technical questions, troubleshooting applications, and providing guidance on TriLink technologies, products, and services
• Assess customer requirements and collaborate with Product Management, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams to evaluate technical feasibility and identify appropriate solution approaches
• Represent TriLink through customer meetings, scientific presentations, webinars, workshops, conferences, and industry events while communicating technical information clearly and effectively
• Capture and communicate Voice of the Customer (VOC), emerging applications, scientific literature, and market trends to support product improvements, customer applications, and commercial initiatives
• Prepare and present technical proposals, statements of work (SOWs), scientific presentations, webinars, application materials, and other customer-facing technical documentation
• Perform other functions and duties as required

Skills

Scientific communication

Customer-facing

Presentation skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genomics, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., MS with 6+ years)

Job description

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a Field Application Scientist to join TriLink's Commercial team, providing scientific and technical support across gRNA, oligonucleotide, and mRNA technologies. You will partner with BD and cross-functional teams to tailor solutions and advance customer success in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Ph.D. or equivalent experience with strong communication and presentation skills, and a willingness to travel up to 30%.