Field Applications Scientist

The Field Application Scientist, Downstream Filtration, serves as a technical leader and trusted advisor supporting the adoption and growth of the downstream filtration portfolio. Working at the intersection of technology, customer success, and commercial execution, this role partners closely with customers, Sales, Product Management, Marketing, and R&D to solve complex bioprocessing challenges and drive technology adoption. The successful candidate will leverage expertise in downstream processing and filtration to influence process decisions, support strategic customer programs, accelerate commercial opportunities, and help shape the successful launch and adoption of new technologies. This role is expected to model the Leadership Behaviors: Integrity & Compliance, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Courage, Team Empowerment, and Accountability & Results.

Responsibilities

Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Marketing to drive adoption and growth of the downstream filtration portfolio through technical presentations, customer evaluations, demonstrations, troubleshooting, and Voice of Customer activities; Serve as the technical expert for downstream filtration applications, helping customers optimize processes, implement new technologies, and solve complex bioprocessing challenges; Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, helping accelerate opportunities, remove technical barriers, and increase customer confidence in solutions; Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, and Marketing to develop application data, technical reports, training materials, and customer-facing content that support portfolio growth and new product launches; Maintain expertise in downstream bioprocessing technologies and industry trends while providing customer and market insights that help shape future products, applications, and commercial strategy

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a related scientific discipline; 5+ years of experience in downstream bioprocessing, process development, manufacturing, technical support, field applications, or a related customer-facing technical role; Strong knowledge of tangential flow filtration (TFF), downstream process development, scale-up and scale-down methodologies, technology transfer, and cGMP manufacturing environments; Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical customer solutions and influence stakeholders; Demonstrated ability to combine technical expertise with a commercial mindset and influence customer decisions through technical leadership, strategic thinking, and customer-centered problem solving; Ability to work independently in a field-based role and travel domestically up to 75%, with occasional international travel

Nice to have

Experience with TFF systems and filtration process development; Experience supporting biologics, cell therapy, gene therapy, viral vectors, mRNA, recombinant proteins, or related advanced modalities; Experience in customer-facing applications support, technical sales, manufacturing science, or process development roles; Proven ability to build customer relationships, influence technical strategy, and drive technology adoption through collaboration, leadership by influence, and a commitment to delivering customer value

Benefits

Paid time off; health/dental/vision; retirement benefits; flexible spending accounts; variable cash programs (bonus or commission); equity (eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package)