Field Applications Specialist III, Bay Area, SoCal, Seattle

Cytek Biosciences, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytek Biosciences is seeking an experienced Field Applications Specialist (FAS) to serve as a technical subject matter expert for advanced cell analysis and flow cytometry applications. You will partner with Sales to increase awareness and adoption of Cytek Solutions, provide scientific guidance, and deliver technical seminars tailored to customer needs.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a field-based

Qualifications

• The candidate has a BA/BS in Life Sciences (Masters/PhD preferred) and strong hands-on flow cytometry experience.
• 5+ years industry experience or 8-10+ years in academia/clinical with flow cytometry expertise.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with scientists in flow-cytometry dependent fields in academia and industry.
• Serve as subject matter expert for advanced flow cytometry applications for customers and internal teams.
• Plan and deliver instrument demonstrations for Cytek instruments and support kit usage.
• Develop multicolor panels and assays featuring Cytek reagents.
• Deliver scientific presentations, workflow discussions, and educational content.
• Mentor junior field applications specialists.

Skills

Flow cytometry expertise

Communication skills

Team coordination

Independent work

Customer-facing

Education

BA/BS in Life Sciences

Masters or PhD preferred

Tools

Flow cytometry instruments

Job description

Cytek Biosciences is seeking an experienced Field Applications Specialist (FAS) to serve as a technical subject matter expert and trusted advisor for advanced cell analysis and flow cytometry applications. This role partners with Sales to increase awareness and adoption of the Cytek Solutions portfolio, provides clear and accessible scientific advice to customers and internal teams, advises customers on panel designs, and delivers technical seminars that fit the customer needs and interests. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong customer and communication skills, and independent judgment in a complex field-based environment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Build strong relationships with scientists in flow-cytometry dependent fields (e.g. Immunology, ImmunoOncology, Biomarkers) in both academia and industry
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for advanced flow cytometry applications for customers and internally
• Maintain strong working knowledge of advanced cell analysis technologies.
• For key accounts, drive successful adoption and long-term utilization through workflow optimization, user enablement, and strategic guidance.
• Partner with Solutions Sales to plan and deliver instrument demonstrations for Cytek Northern Lights, easyCyte, Muse, and Orion instruments. Support use of Cytek cFluor kits in demos across platforms.
• Advise customers in implementation of Cytek kits and Cytek-developed panels.
• Develop multicolor panels and assays that feature Cytek and partner reagents.
• Promote adoption of Cytek Cloud Basic and Pro through demos, seminars, and customer consultations.
• Participate in planning and provide onsite support for local and international sales/marketing events, including technical support for trade shows, sponsored seminar series, and user group meetings.
• Deliver scientific presentations, workflow discussions, and educational content for internal and external audiences.
• Represent Cytek Biosciences professionally at customer sites, scientific meetings, workshops, and industry events.
• Mentoring of junior FASs.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A minimum of a BA/BS in Life Sciences, Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or Medical Technology. Masters or PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience or 8-10+ years of relevant academic/clinical experience, with substantial hands-on flow cytometry expertise.
• Strong scientific understanding of advanced flow cytometry principles, panel and assay design, and analytical problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex activities across technical, operational, and customer stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively within dynamic customer-facing environments.
• Self-motivated with strong professional judgment, customer focus, and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a field-based team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• 20-40% overnight travel
• The individual must be able to travel via commercial airlines, trains, and rental vehicles to customer sites.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for prolonged periods during product demonstrations and events.

SALARY RANGE:

Bay Area, CA: $143000 - $179000

SoCal: 132000 - $165,000

Seattle, WA: $120000 - $160000

Cytek is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.