Field Applications Scientist – Remote & Travel-Heavy

SPT Labtech; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Job summary

SPT Labtech in the San Diego area is seeking a Field Application Scientist to join our global FAS team. You will provide expert-level support for our liquid handling products, collaborate with sales, Marketing, and end-users, and travel extensively across the Southwest USA with occasional trips to the East USA and the UK.

The role demands a well-organized scientist with strong domain knowledge, comfortable presenting, training, and supporting customers in diverse time zones.

Qualifications

• MSc with 5+ years' practical experience or PhD with 2+ years in biology, liquid handling, automation.
• Experience with NGS methods and genomics workflows is preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Organize and run product demonstrations on all SPT Labtech liquid handlers.
• Provide applications-based training and remote/in-person support to end-users.
• Develop and enhance liquid handling protocols to optimize client operations.
• Maintain Salesforce records and contribute to conference strategy.
• Create customer-driven marketing content, webinars, and conference presentations.
• Mentor Associate FAS and collaborate across teams.

Skills

MSc +5 yrs practical exp

PhD +2 yrs practical exp

Genomics knowledge

NGS methods

Liquid handling automation

Presentation skills

Travel up to 75%

Education

MSc in Biological Sciences

PhD in related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

SPT Labtech in the San Diego area is seeking a Field Application Scientist to join our global FAS team. You will provide expert-level support for our liquid handling products, collaborate with sales, Marketing, and end-users, and travel extensively across the Southwest USA with occasional trips to the East USA and the UK.

The role demands a well-organized scientist with strong domain knowledge, comfortable presenting, training, and supporting customers in diverse time zones.