Field Application Scientist — Rapid Microbiology Enablement

Sapho Bio; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Unlimited PTO

Equity options

401(k) matching

Job summary

Sapho Bio is seeking a Field Application Scientist to be the technical voice for customers, working with the sales team to translate Sapho's rapid microbiology methods into customer-fit solutions. The role is on-site in San Carlos, CA, requiring travel to customer sites and a background in chemistry/biochemistry related fields.

You will draft documentation, address method questions, and help drive adoption while collaborating with a fast-growing, science-driven team and benefiting from equity

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, chemical engineering, or a closely related field.
• 1+ years in a Field Application Scientist role supporting technical sales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High technical literacy and ability to quickly learn new methods.
• Willing to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Work with prospective and current customers to understand testing needs and show how Sapho Bio methods fit their process.
• Serve as the main technical contact for customer quality departments, including questions and audits.
• Draft technical content such as application notes, validation summaries, and method comparisons.
• Support the sales team on technical calls, proposals, and RFPs.
• Assist onboarding of new customers, including method transfer and validation support.
• Provide feedback to the lab and research teams and represent Sapho Bio at conferences.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical literacy

Travel readiness

Education

PhD in chemistry or related field

Tools

qPCR

Job description

Sapho Bio is seeking a Field Application Scientist to be the technical voice for customers, working with the sales team to translate Sapho's rapid microbiology methods into customer-fit solutions. The role is on-site in San Carlos, CA, requiring travel to customer sites and a background in chemistry/biochemistry related fields.

You will draft documentation, address method questions, and help drive adoption while collaborating with a fast-growing, science-driven team and benefiting from equity