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Sartorius has a position for a Field Application Specialist, candidates for this remote based position will provide high-level, in-depth technical support and expertise to customers using Sartorius BioAnalytics products (specifically the Incucyte live-cell analysis systems) and pre-sales support to sales colleagues throughout the sales process. This includes on-site pre-sale presentations, product demonstrations, and customer training.
The idea candidate will be located in New York, NY or Boston, MA.
What you will accomplish together with us:
- Work with sales colleagues to drive sales and use of Sartorius Incucyte instruments, reagents, consumables, and software modules.
- Identify customer needs and/or problems, be knowledgeable in all related products, and introduce solutions to needs/problems where appropriate.
- Perform product demonstrations by establishing a detailed experimental plan and setting appropriate and reasonable expectations. Identify necessary reagents and guide customers through experimental optimization and execution. Help with assay set-up and train relevant lab personnel.
- Work with established and new customers: Conduct on-site training and remote support sessions of the Incucyte instrumentation and software. Support ongoing assays and stay engaged with users to drive expansion into new application areas using Sartorius technology.
- Collect customer feedback to drive new product development.
- You will be expected to maintain diligent records of customer interactions and training in the CRM database.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Expect up to 15% overnight travel on business days.
What will convince us:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Science Biology or related field.
- 2+ years of field experience in a similar application scientist/technical support role OR combination of lab experience with customer support roles (e.g., work in core lab facilities).
- 2+ years of experience training lab personnel in using instruments and software.
- Extensive experience in cell biology, cell culture, microscopy techniques and image analysis.
- Experience with immune oncology, organoid-based assays, and/or image-based viability assays preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
We Value:
- Master's degree or PhD.
- Troubleshoot, problem-solve, and resourcefully improvise when confronted with complex scenarios.
- Demonstrated aptitude for the selling process and are a team player. Must be results and success-oriented with proven ability to organize, develop, and follow through on tasks and plans.
- A standout colleague with attention to detail and the ability to organize and independently prioritize numerous responsibilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
What We Offer
As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service
Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.
Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCP here.
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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
We look forward to receiving your application.
INTRODUCTION
Sartorius has a position for a Field Application Specialist, candidates for this remote based position will provide high-level, in-depth technical support and expertise to customers using Sartorius BioAnalytics products (specifically the Incucyte live-cell analysis systems) and pre-sales support to sales colleagues throughout the sales process. This includes on-site pre-sale presentations, product demonstrations, and customer training.
The idea candidate will be located in New York, NY or Boston, MA.
What you will accomplish together with us:
- Work with sales colleagues to drive sales and use of Sartorius Incucyte instruments, reagents, consumables, and software modules.
- Identify customer needs and/or problems, be knowledgeable in all related products, and introduce solutions to needs/problems where appropriate.
- Perform product demonstrations by establishing a detailed experimental plan and setting appropriate and reasonable expectations. Identify necessary reagents and guide customers through experimental optimization and execution. Help with assay set-up and train relevant lab personnel.
- Work with established and new customers: Conduct on-site training and remote support sessions of the Incucyte instrumentation and software. Support ongoing assays and stay engaged with users to drive expansion into new application areas using Sartorius technology.
- Collect customer feedback to drive new product development.
- You will be expected to maintain diligent records of customer interactions and training in the CRM database.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Expect up to 15% overnight travel on business days.
What will convince us:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Science Biology or related field.
- 2+ years of field experience in a similar application scientist/technical support role OR combination of lab experience with customer support roles (e.g., work in core lab facilities).
- 2+ years of experience training lab personnel in using instruments and software.
- Extensive experience in cell biology, cell culture, microscopy techniques and image analysis.
- Experience with immune oncology, organoid-based assays, and/or image-based viability assays preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
We Value:
- Master's degree or PhD.
- Troubleshoot, problem-solve, and resourcefully improvise when confronted with complex scenarios.
- Demonstrated aptitude for the selling process and are a team player. Must be results and success-oriented with proven ability to organize, develop, and follow through on tasks and plans.
- A standout colleague with attention to detail and the ability to organize and independently prioritize numerous responsibilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
What We Offer
As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service
Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.
Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCP here.
E-Verify Participation Info
E-Verify Workers Rights
For Residents of California please review;
CA Privacy Notice for Employees
LI-remote
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Field Application Engineer
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your field of study and the job duties. For Field Application Engineers, degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related discipline give your petition the clearest specialty occupation footing.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Field Application Engineer roles typically file under SOC 17-2061 or 17-2199. Pull historical LCA disclosure data through the OFLC Wage Search to identify which employers file regularly for this title before you apply.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
If your OPT is expiring and you need cap-gap protection, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment during your offer conversations, not after you've signed. This is a hard eligibility requirement, not a formality.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Field Application Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see employers filtered by confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This saves time you'd otherwise spend manually cross-referencing DOL disclosure files for each company.
Get your prevailing wage level right
Field Application Engineers span wage levels one through four depending on supervision and complexity. Pull your employer's offered level from the OFLC Wage Search and flag it if it's level one, USCIS increasingly scrutinizes petitions where wage level suggests entry-level work for a specialty occupation.
Request premium processing before your start date
Standard I-129 adjudication can run three to five months. If your employer files close to your OPT expiration or a project deadline, request premium processing upfront so you receive a decision within 15 business days, per USCIS.
H-1B Visa Field Application Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Application Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Field Application Engineers typically require a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a directly related discipline, and employers document this in the Labor Condition Application and supporting petition. Roles with vague or generalist degree requirements can draw Requests for Evidence, so the job description wording matters.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Field Application Engineers?
Semiconductor manufacturers, electronic test and measurement companies, industrial automation firms, and embedded systems vendors are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this title. These employers file LCAs regularly because the role requires deep product knowledge that takes time to develop internally. You can verify an employer's filing history by checking DOL LCA disclosure data or browsing roles on Migrate Mate, which filters positions by confirmed sponsorship activity.
Can I switch employers on H-1B as a Field Application Engineer without losing my status?
Yes, under H-1B portability provisions, you can start with a new employer as soon as they file an I-129 petition on your behalf, provided your current H-1B was approved, you've been in valid status, and you're moving to a similar role. For Field Application Engineers, a role at a different company in the same product vertical generally satisfies the 'same or similar' standard, but your employer's attorney should confirm this based on the specific SOC codes involved.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your role, experience level, and work location. Field Application Engineers who cover a wide territory or work remotely from a different metro than their employer's headquarters may have their LCA wages tied to the worksite location, not the company's headquarters city. Verify this with your employer before the LCA is filed, since amending it later adds time to the process.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Gather your academic credentials, any credential evaluation reports if your degree is from outside the U.S., employment verification letters from prior roles, and any publications or technical certifications that reinforce your specialty occupation claim. Field Application Engineers who carry product certifications from manufacturers they support can use those to strengthen the petition. O*NET's occupation profile for this role is useful for cross-referencing the degree requirements documented in your employer's support letter.