Genomics Field Applications Scientist – Academic Labs

Tri-Valley Career Center; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 96,600 - 132,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical plans

Free HSA funds

Fertility stipend

Group life and disability coverage

Parental leave

401(k) plus profit sharing

Employee stock purchase program

Mental health platform

Learning and development opportunities

Education benefits

Student debt relief program

Pet insurance

Wellness challenges and support

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s)

Job summary

Bio-Rad is seeking an Academic Genomics Field Application Scientist to partner with academic customers across the U.S. Southwest. You will deliver hands-on training, scientific guidance, and application expertise for qPCR, ddPCR, and single-cell sequencing.

Collaborate with Field Sales, train researchers in labs, classrooms, and seminars, and expand Bio-Rad's genomics impact. The role blends science with customer engagement, requiring strong presentation skills and a proactive solving mindset.

Qualifications

• MS in Life Sciences minimum; PhD preferred.
• 5+ years related experience; or equivalent education/experience; includes qPCR techniques and assay design/optimization.
• Strong verbal and written communication; experienced in training others.
• Sales skills to support field representation.
• Ability to work remotely in assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical trainings, product demonstrations, and seminars for varied audiences.
• Support Field Sales Representatives to achieve yearly targets.
• Assist customers with data analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization of Bio-Rad genomics tools.
• Advise on experimental design, data analysis, and reporting of results.
• Collaborate with Field Application Scientist team on strategic projects.

Tools

qPCR instruments

Digital PCR

Sequencing

Job description

Bio-Rad is seeking an Academic Genomics Field Application Scientist to partner with academic customers across the U.S. Southwest. You will deliver hands-on training, scientific guidance, and application expertise for qPCR, ddPCR, and single-cell sequencing.

Collaborate with Field Sales, train researchers in labs, classrooms, and seminars, and expand Bio-Rad's genomics impact. The role blends science with customer engagement, requiring strong presentation skills and a proactive solving mindset.