Field Applications Scientist

4 hours ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Covaris Full time

About Covaris

Covaris, Inc. is a leading biotechnology company headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA. Our Adaptive Focused AcousticsTM (AFA) technology platform enables pre-analytical sample preparation, allowing for the extraction, purification, and collection of nucleic acids, proteins, and metabolites from a wide variety of samples. Our AFA technology is the gold standard for DNA fragmenting for Next-Generation Sequencing.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Field Applications Scientist to provide technical expertise and customer education/training for our Genomics, Sample Preparation, & Proteomics workflow solutions. The ideal candidate will be located in Colorado, Illinois, or Ohio and will be responsible for managing Covaris technical resources and scientific collaborations, including protocols, application notes, and other publications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide post-sales on-site customer training in the form of classroom and/or hands-on laboratory sessions, lectures, and consultation regarding sample preparation/analysis recommendations.
  • Organize and execute demonstrations of Covaris applications and products; manage these projects independently to ensure all demonstration equipment is fully functional and optimized.
  • Partner with the Sales team to serve as the scientific/technical expert, helping drive sales and providing support for new and existing customers.
  • Act as the voice of the customer (pre- and post-purchase) and provide product feedback to departments such as R&D and Marketing.
  • Support trade shows, conferences, and technical symposia by presenting posters/talks.
  • Be the lead technical writer. Define, organize, and write protocols for internal and external use to train sales, marketing, and customers.

Requirements

  • Preferred Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a relevant field with at least 1-2 years of Field Applications Scientist industry experience supporting on-site customers.
  • Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of Field Applications Scientist industry experience and at least five years of lab experience in a corporate or academic setting in the relevant area.
  • Availability to travel up to 70% of working time in the field.
  • Knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing, RNA & DNA sample preparation is required. Proteomics experience is a plus.
  • Experienced with common DNA sequence analysis tools and workflows such as sequence alignment, genome visualization, and comparative genomics.
  • Expertise in technical writing; fully fluent in English.
  • Direct lab experience in biomolecule extraction, such as nucleic acids and proteins from flash-frozen tissues, FFPE, and cells, is highly desired.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident presenter.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
  • Ability to operate as an independent contributor and a cooperative team member.
  • Competency in using Microsoft Office 365.
  • Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
  • Must be detail-oriented and highly motivated.
  • Critical thinking skills, highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and timelines.
  • Capacity to maintain composure in stressful situations.

What We Offer

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $90,000 to $110,000. We offer a competitive benefits package and a dynamic work environment.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Covaris is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, color, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

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