Senior Field Application Scientist

Maravai LifeSciences; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive medical plans

HSA/FSA options

Retirement contributions

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a Senior Field Application Scientist to join our Commercial team. You will act as the scientific SME supporting customer engagement, technical consultations, and solution development for TriLink’s nucleic acid technologies.

You will translate scientific requirements into custom solutions, provide leadership across customer engagements, and help advance product adoption, commercialization, and growth. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genomics, or related field with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Or bachelor's with 13+ years or master's with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in gRNA, oligonucleotide synthesis, mRNA technologies, and related applications.
• Strong customer-facing, consultative, presentation, and scientific communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical strategies with BD/Commercial teams for complex customer opportunities and post-sales activities.
• Provide scientific recommendations and technical solutions for gRNA, oligonucleotide, mRNA, GMP services, and analytical testing.
• Lead complex customer engagements and collaborate across Product Management, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams.
• Prepare and present technical proposals, SOWs, scientific presentations, publications, and webinars.
• Travel up to 30% to support customer meetings and events.

Skills

gRNA expertise

Oligonucleotide synthesis

mRNA technologies

Nucleic acid therapeutics

Scientific communication

Customer-facing

Education

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Genomics or related

Bachelor's with 13+ years or Master's with 10+ years of experience

Job description

Who we are

Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world’s leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.

Who we are

Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world’s leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies. At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai’s portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.

Your next role as a Miracle Maker

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Commercial team as a Senior Field Application Scientist. The Senior Field Application Scientist serves as the scientific subject matter expert supporting customer engagement, technical consultation, and solution development for TriLink’s guide RNA (gRNA), oligonucleotide, mRNA, and related nucleic acid technologies. This role partners with customers and cross‑functional teams to translate scientific requirements into custom solutions that advance product adoption, commercialization, and business growth. The position provides scientific leadership across complex customer engagements while strengthening technical capabilities, market awareness, and strategic initiatives.

How you will make an impact

• Partner with Business Development and Commercial teams to develop technical strategies supporting complex customer opportunities, custom solutions, and pre- and post‑sales activities.
• Develop scientific recommendations and technical solutions for guide RNA (gRNA), oligonucleotide, mRNA, custom manufacturing, analytical testing, and phase‑appropriate GMP services based on customer requirements.
• Serve as the scientific subject matter expert by resolving complex technical challenges and advising customers on TriLink technologies, products, and services.
• Assess customer requirements and collaborate with Product Management, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams to determine technical feasibility and solution approaches.
• Represent TriLink through scientific presentations, customer meetings, conferences, webinars, workshops, and industry events while strengthening scientific credibility and business development.
• Translate Voice of the Customer (VOC), emerging applications, scientific literature, and market trends into recommendations supporting product innovation, portfolio strategy, and commercial growth.
• Provide technical leadership and scientific guidance to Commercial teams while sharing best practices across customer engagements and complex technical opportunities.
• Prepare and present technical proposals, statements of work (SOWs), scientific presentations, publications, webinars, and related customer‑facing technical documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

The skills and experience that you will bring

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genomics, or a related scientific discipline and 2–5 years of relevant experience; or bachelor’s degree with 13+ years or master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in guide RNA (gRNA), oligonucleotide synthesis, mRNA technologies, nucleic acid therapeutics, molecular biology, and related scientific applications.
• Experience supporting custom manufacturing, analytical testing, GMP services, process development, quality, or related scientific functions.
• Demonstrated ability to assess customer requirements, develop scientific recommendations, and translate complex scientific concepts into customer‑focused technical solutions.
• Strong customer‑facing, consultative, presentation, and scientific communication skills with experience supporting Business Development and Commercial organizations.
• Knowledge of clinical development, CMC, GMP, and regulatory requirements supporting nucleic acid therapeutics preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex customer engagements while collaborating across Product Management, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial organizations.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to support customer meetings, conferences, scientific presentations, and business development activities.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000. In addition, highly competitive long‑term incentives in the form of company equity, bonus participation and company sponsored benefits are provided as part of the total compensation package. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate’s skills, experience and other qualifications, as well as the location of the role.

The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker

• You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
• You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
• We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
• Fertility & family planning assistance.
• A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
• Retirement contributions.
• Holidays & Paid Time Off.

Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/

Maravai LifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.