Field Applications Scientist, Surface Plasmon Resonance

Kentucky Bar Association; United States; Remote; USD 87,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Applications Scientist in Emeryville, CA, to support innovative biosensor technologies. This on-site role involves conducting analyses, providing technical sales support, and training customers. Ideal candidates possess a PhD or advanced degree with relevant experience in biophysical methods, including Surface Plasmon Resonance.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental plans

Life insurance

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in biophysical methods.
• Experience with Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and switchSENSE is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 50%).

Responsibilities

• Conduct sample analyses and provide expert technical sales support.
• Develop new applications and deliver engaging pre-sales support.
• Manage Bruker Biosensors instruments and their maintenance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Proficiency

Experimental Execution

Education

PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related field

BS/MS with 5+ years of hands-on experience

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Bruker is one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies enabling scientist to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new application that improve the quality of human life. Our high-performance products and high-value life science and diagnostic solutions are trusted by leading businesses, institutes, and scientists worldwide. Today, more than 9,700 employees at over 100 locations are working on this permanent challenge to make the world a better place.

We are seeking an Applications Scientist to drive innovation and support our comprehensive portfolio, including advanced Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) systems, groundbreaking switchSENSE (Helix+) technology, and the state-of-the-art HeliXcyto platform for single-cell Interaction Cytometry (scIC).

This exciting, on-site role is based in Emeryville, CA at Bruker Cellular Analysis (BCA) Headquarters and involves contributing to sales activities, customer training, technical support and working on collaborative projects with our BCA colleagues. Reporting to the Application Manager, you’ll work closely with our SPR instruments line, Helix portfolio, and associated consumables and software.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct sample analyses, focusing on pharmaceutical applications for the SPR and Helix portfolios.
• Provide expert technical sales support through preparations, demonstrations, and detailed reporting for prospective customers.
• Author technical documents showcasing innovative applications of Bruker’s biosensor instrumentation.
• Deliver engaging pre-sales support, including joint sales visits, webinars, and technical presentations.
• Offer post-installation support, such as on-site customer training and tailored method development.
• Develop new applications, contributing to conferences, marketing materials, and technical presentations.
• Train and support new and existing customers, ensuring a world-class experience.
• Manage the Bruker Biosensors instruments and their maintenance

Qualifications:

• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related field, with 2+ years of hands-on experience in biophysical methods.
• Alternatively, BS/MS with 5+ years of hands-on experience in biophysical methods.
• Experience with Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR), switchSENSE, single-cell cytometry and cell culture is highly advantageous.
• Expertise: Proven skills in a laboratory setup, instruments management, and experimental execution.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences with clarity and enthusiasm.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support customers and projects (up to 50%).

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $87,000.00 and $138,000.00 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position.

Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time, holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.