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Field Application Scientist jobs are open across life sciences, diagnostics, genomics, and analytical instrumentation, at every level from associate to principal and senior, with specializations in flow cytometry, next-generation sequencing, and mass spectrometry. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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 equitableculture 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.
#LI-Remote
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/
To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/
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.
Click here to view Maravai LifeSciences Privacy Notice
HIRING SCAM ALERT
Recently, individuals impersonating Maravai LifeSciences Human Resources members have offered fraudulent interviews and job offers to unsuspecting candidates. To help protect you from these scam artists, please be aware that:
- Maravai LifeSciences will never interview a candidate over RingCentral, similar messaging apps or social media (e.g. Telegram, Google Hangouts, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, etc.)
- Maravai LifeSciences will never send a company check or ask an applicant to pay a fee or purchase at home work/training materials in connection with an application for employment.
- Maravai LifeSciences will never provide excess money to an applicant and ask the applicant to write a check for repayment.
If you have any doubt about a job offer or any other communication purporting to come from Maravai LifeSciences, please reach out to us directly at taops@maravai.com. If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, you can report this activity at: www.iC3.gov or www.stopfraud.gov.
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 equitableculture 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.
#LI-Remote
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/
To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/
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.
Click here to view Maravai LifeSciences Privacy Notice
HIRING SCAM ALERT
Recently, individuals impersonating Maravai LifeSciences Human Resources members have offered fraudulent interviews and job offers to unsuspecting candidates. To help protect you from these scam artists, please be aware that:
- Maravai LifeSciences will never interview a candidate over RingCentral, similar messaging apps or social media (e.g. Telegram, Google Hangouts, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, etc.)
- Maravai LifeSciences will never send a company check or ask an applicant to pay a fee or purchase at home work/training materials in connection with an application for employment.
- Maravai LifeSciences will never provide excess money to an applicant and ask the applicant to write a check for repayment.
If you have any doubt about a job offer or any other communication purporting to come from Maravai LifeSciences, please reach out to us directly at taops@maravai.com. If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, you can report this activity at: www.iC3.gov or www.stopfraud.gov.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Devices
- Science & Research
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field application scientist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in life sciences, biochemistry, or a related field
- Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting analytical or diagnostic instruments
- Demonstrated ability to deliver technical training or product demonstrations to laboratory customers
- Proficiency with at least one core technique such as flow cytometry, PCR, or mass spectrometry
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer-facing technical support
- Willingness to travel within an assigned regional territory, often up to fifty percent of the time
Tips for Your Field Application Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume to application context
Hiring managers for field application scientist roles want to see instrument-specific experience front and center. List the exact platforms you've run, reagent kits you've validated, and customer-facing training sessions you've led, not just your academic research outputs.
Highlight customer-facing laboratory experience
Many candidates undersell time spent troubleshooting assays with end users or training lab staff at customer sites. Pull those examples out of your bullet points and make them their own lines, because that hands-on support experience is what separates you from pure bench scientists.
Target openings by territory and product line
Field application scientist postings are often tied to a specific geographic territory and a single instrument platform. Filter your search by the product category you know best, then cross-check that the territory covers your current location before applying.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists field application scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a live demo or data walk-through
Many final-round interviews include a technical presentation simulating a customer demo. Prepare a short walk-through of a workflow you know deeply, anticipate troubleshooting questions, and practice explaining instrument output to a non-specialist audience.
Negotiate territory scope and travel expectations
Before accepting an offer, confirm the exact territory size, overnight travel frequency, and whether a car allowance or company vehicle is included. These terms vary widely between companies and directly affect your day-to-day workload.
Field Application Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most field application scientists?
The companies hiring the most field application scientists right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Meso Scale Diagnostics, and Spear Bio, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to concentrate at life science instrument manufacturers, diagnostics companies, and genomics platform providers.
How many field application scientist jobs are remote?
About 73% of field application scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though most roles still require significant travel within a defined territory. Sub-specialties focused on software-driven platforms, bioinformatics support, or digital pathology tend to carry the highest share of remote-eligible positions.
How do you become a field application scientist?
Start by building deep hands-on experience with at least one instrument platform or assay workflow during a research, clinical, or core-facility role. Then actively seek out customer-training or technical-support responsibilities, even informally, to develop your presentation skills. Applying to associate-level field application scientist or technical support roles is a common entry point that leads to full field positions over time.
Can you get a field application scientist job with little experience?
Yes, associate field application scientist and technical support specialist roles are specifically designed for candidates early in their careers. Emphasize any time spent operating instruments, running customer demonstrations in an academic core lab, or tutoring peers on laboratory techniques. A strong practical skill set in a high-demand platform like next-generation sequencing or flow cytometry can offset limited industry experience.
What does the field application scientist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your instrument background and territory fit, followed by a technical interview with a senior scientist or product specialist. Final rounds often include a live or recorded product demonstration where you present a workflow as if training a customer, and a panel interview covering troubleshooting scenarios and customer-relationship situations.
Where can I find and apply to field application scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to field application scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your instrument background and territory preference, then apply directly to each listing.
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