Application Scientist

2 weeks ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Covaris Full time
About Covaris

Covaris, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative sample preparation and laboratory automation solutions for the life sciences and biotechnology industries. With a commitment to advancing scientific research and discovery, Covaris develops cutting-edge technologies that enable researchers to achieve superior results in genomics, proteomics, and beyond.

Job Summary

As an Application Scientist - Sample Prep within the Solutions Omics Group at Covaris, you will play a pivotal role in both internal development and external support of all Omics solutions. Collaborating closely with engineering and R&D teams, you will assist in the development and optimization of cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of the life sciences and biotechnology industries. Externally, you will serve as a technical expert, supporting the sales team and assisting customers in implementing and adopting Covaris solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, execute, and analyze experiments to prove feasibility of new ideas and concepts.
  • Own prototype testing and optimization in product development and commercialization efforts.
  • Generate highly reproducible data, data analysis, and presentation of results and conclusions in the form of verification and validation reports.
  • Lead Covaris proteomics pre-/post-sales customer communications activities and customer training.
  • Experience with modern protein extraction methodologies from FFPE, cells, and tissues and analytical techniques such as BCA assay, Bradford assay, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Western Blot, etc.
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating all protocols and working with marketing to upload on the website.
  • Troubleshoot for basic mechanical operation and application software.
  • Contribute to the pre-sales assessment of new applications for Covaris' AFA technology.
  • Work with the global sales team and support the sales team with presentations, demonstrations, customer site visits, and training activities.
  • Evaluate and performance optimize different applications, instruments, and consumables for both internal stakeholders and customers.
Requirements
  • M.Sc. in Physical-chemistry, Analytical Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related fields. B.Sc. with relevant experience will be considered.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in sample prep.
  • Critical thinking skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be necessary, as well as the ability to prioritize tasks and timelines.
  • Application and Technical Sales Support experience, including product/protocol development is desirable.
  • Understanding of applied statistics and familiarity with design of experiments.
  • Microsoft Office skills.
  • Must be detail oriented and highly motivated.
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver clear and concise scientific presentations. Industry experience is preferred.
  • Oral presentation and content creation with high-level technical writing skills
  • Ability to travel to customer sites and conferences up to 30%
Location

This position is located in Woburn, MA. This is a predominately on-site position with the ability to travel around 30%.

Reasonable Accommodation

Covaris is committed to the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate otherwise qualified individuals.

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