Field Application Scientist Jobs in California
Field Application Scientist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in life sciences, genomics, diagnostics, and analytical instrumentation across entry-level through senior positions. The largest hiring activity is in San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Los Angeles, where companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific, Agilent Technologies, and Bio-Rad Laboratories maintain significant operations. The most sought-after specializations include next-generation sequencing, flow cytometry, and mass spectrometry applications. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
As a Field Application Scientist (location - Bay Area, CA) you will be engaging with customers daily and delivering system usage training at customer sites, while providing experimental design, data analysis, logistical, and troubleshooting support across your region. You will be a key contact, in conjunction with in-house Technical Support, for responding to issues and maintaining relationships with customers. The primary goals of this position are to ensure rapid adoption and maximum customer success with 10x Genomics’ products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate:
- Acting as the main point of contact between the customer and company
- Keep customers apprised and trained on advancements in 10x technology and software
- Coordinate and perform customer site trainings and demonstrations
- Identify, document and communicate customer issues; complaints or concerns to management
- Contribute to documentation with the goal of expanding support content
Connect:
- Scientifically partner with customers as they develop their research utilizing 10x technologies
- Collaborate in scientific discussions with customers, cultivating long term relationships
- Create and maintain positive working relationships with customers (Key, is the ability to manage expectations while exceeding the customer’s needs)
- Gather and deliver strategic and competitive customer feedback, communicating customer use cases beyond initial product scope to Marketing and Product Development teams
Support:
- Troubleshoot issues related to user's technical skills, sample preparation and processing, biochemistry/assay design, experimental design, software and instruments
- Interpret customer needs and identify the proper issue escalation pathway within 10x
- Support field sales team at trade shows, seminars and technical symposiums (including presentations and networking with thought leaders)
- Handle potentially stressful situations calmly and adroitly
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Extensive experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics or genetics
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience with NGS workflows and data analysis software and associated analysis software
- Hands on proficiency with common molecular biology bench techniques
- Hands-on proficiency with histology techniques including tissue processing, sectioning, and embedding
- Clear vision of and commitment to providing outstanding customer service
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and systematic troubleshooting skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding presentation and training skills
- Ability to maintain records for customer sites and provide high level feedback to management
- Willingness to travel up to 60%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. and 4+ years’ experience preferred in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Genetics
- Experience with spatial gene expression or protein assays is highly desirable
- Previous customer facing experience
- Familiarity with SFDC software
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team towards corporate goals
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $120,400—$162,800 USD
Below is the base pay range for this full-time position. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience. At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company’s total compensation package. This role is also eligible for 10x’s equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program. During the hiring process, your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company’s total compensation package.
ABOUT 10X GENOMICS
At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world. We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience. Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.
Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.
Please be aware of recruitment scams impersonating 10x Genomics. All recruiting communication will come from email addresses @10xgenomics.com. We also want to encourage you to apply to 10x Genomics positions directly on our careers site, Careers.10xgenomics.com or from reputable third party sites, such as LinkedIn or Indeed. We will never request payment or sensitive personal information during the recruiting process.
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Field Application Scientist Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- 10x Genomics1

- Element Biosciences1

- Miltenyi Biotec1

- Quantum-Si1

- Veracyte1

Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
- Science & Research2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field application scientist jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in life sciences, chemistry, biology, or a closely related field
- Hands-on laboratory experience with the instrumentation or assay platforms the role supports
- Ability to travel frequently within an assigned California territory to customer sites
- Strong technical presentation and customer-facing communication skills for training and demos
- Familiarity with California-based research institutions, biotech firms, or clinical laboratory environments
- Experience troubleshooting complex scientific workflows and translating technical findings for diverse audiences
Field Application Scientist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a field application scientist in California?
Most field application scientist roles in California require a bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or a related life science, though many employers prefer a master's or PhD for specialized platforms. California does not require a state-issued license for this role. Hiring managers typically look for direct bench experience with relevant instrumentation, which you can build through graduate research, core facility work, or laboratory technician roles at California universities or biotech companies.
How much do field application scientists make in California?
Field application scientists in California earn a median of about $139,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,850 for the lowest 10% to over $213,370 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire field application scientists in California?
Employers hiring field application scientists in California right now include 10x Genomics, Element Biosciences, and Miltenyi Biotec, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's dense concentration of biotech, genomics, and diagnostics companies means openings appear continuously across both established instrument manufacturers and fast-growing life science startups.
Which California cities have the most field application scientist jobs?
San Diego, San Francisco, and Pleasanton have the most field application scientist openings in California. San Diego and the Bay Area drive the bulk of demand because of their deep concentrations of biotech headquarters, genomics firms, and academic medical centers, while Los Angeles contributes through its large hospital networks and pharmaceutical research operations.
Are there remote field application scientist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. The role is fundamentally hands-on, requiring in-person instrument installations, customer training, and on-site troubleshooting, which limits how much can be done remotely. About 60% of field application scientist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate the remote component on pre-sales demonstrations or data analysis work rather than field support.
How can I get hired as a field application scientist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a laboratory technician or research associate role at a California biotech company or university core facility, where you build hands-on instrument experience that field application scientist roles require. Employers like Thermo Fisher Scientific and Agilent Technologies run structured new-graduate associate field scientist programs that pair candidates with senior staff. A strong publication record, core facility experience at a UC campus, or completion of manufacturer certification courses can also make a candidate without direct commercial experience competitive.
Where can I find and apply to field application scientist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to field application scientist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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