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Identifyn® LLC
Job Title: Global OEM Sales and Business Development for Research Antibody Reagents
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time
About IDENTIFYN
IDENTIFYN is an established scientific enterprise specializing in research antibodies, antibody development, custom conjugation, advanced microscopy, and experimental validation.
Over the past three years, IDENTIFYN has developed a portfolio of more than 200 antibody products, supported by extensive laboratory research, proprietary validation methodologies, and a growing body of experimental evidence.
Our scientific infrastructure includes advanced fluorescence and super resolution microscopy capabilities, supporting antibody characterization, product development, and application-specific experimental validation.
IDENTIFYN is now expanding the commercial reach of its antibody portfolio through OEM manufacturing relationship, bulk antibody supply, private label partnerships, internal distribution, and strategic licensing agreements.
The Opportunity
IDENTIFYN is seeking an accomplished, highly connected business development sales person to lead the expansion of our antibody OEM, private label, licensing, and global distribution busines.
Role:
Originating, negotiating, and closing new commercial agreements with companies that purchase, license, distribute or rebrand research antibodies and related life science reagents.
This is a new-business acquisition role with substantial independence and direct access to CEO/Co-Founder.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibility is create new revenue, not maintain existing customer accounts.
- Leverage an established network of industry relationships to secure direct access to antibody catalog purchasing executives, sourcing directors, product portfolio managers, and licensing decision makers.
- Identify, originate, and close new OEM antibody supply agreements with domestic and international catalog companies.
- Develop private label, bulk supply, distribution, and licensing relationships.
- Negotiate commercial terms, including wholesale pricing, minimum purchase commitments, product portfolios, territory rights, and supply agreements, in coordination with company leadership.
- Open new markets and distribution channels for IDENTIFYN'S antibody products.
- Identify commercial opportunities for custom antibody development, conjugation, and related scientific services.
- Manage opportunities from initial introduction through negotiation, execution, and first commercial orders.
- Work directly with IDENTIFYN's CEO/Co-Founder and scientific leadership to develop and execute high value commercial opportunities.
- Establish a repeatable pipeline of new OEM and licensing agreements that generates measurable revenue.
Qualifications
Demonstrated track record and established book of business are essential.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant business development, OEM sales, strategic partnerships, or licensing experience with research antibodies, life science reagents, or closely related markets.
- Existing active relationships with commercial decision makers at antibody catalog companies, reagent distributors, manufacturers, and life science suppliers.
- A proven record of personally originating, negotiating, and closing significant OEM, private label, wholesale distribution, or licensing agreements.
- An established professional network capable of generating qualified commercial discussions immediately.
- Strong knowledge of antibody product portfolios, sourcing economics, catalog distribution, and commercial purchasing practies.
- Demonstrated success acquiring new accounts rather than relying on inherited territories or established customers.
- Experience negotiating commercial agreements involving product volumes, pricing, exclusivity, licensing rights, and recurring supply agreements.
- The ability to operate independently, exercise sound commercial judgement, and communicate effectively with leadership.
We respect the confidentiality of previous employers and customers. Candidates will not be asked to disclose protected customer lists or confidential commercial information.
Location & Working Arrangement
Fully Remote - Location Independent
The successful candidate may work remotely from wherever they are based, provided they can effectively manage global business development activities, maintain strong communication with IDENTIFYN leadership, and engage with international commercial partners.
Compensation & Incentives
IDENTIFYN intends to offer a highly competitive, performance driven compensation package designed to attract an exceptional business development hunter.
The compensation package may include:
- Significant commission opportunity(potentially 100% commission based) calculated on qualifying gross sales generated through newly originated OEM, distribution, and commercial agreements.
- Uncapped earning potential: A performance driven structure designed to reward exceptional new-business generation.
- Competitve base salary complimenting commission structure.
- Equity participation
- Competitive benefits including health insurance
How to apply
Send applications and confidential inquiries to: contact@identifyn.com
Identifynâ„¢ LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote research and development engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or materials engineering
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo for design and prototyping work
- Experience with design of experiments, statistical analysis, and test method development
- Familiarity with DFMEA, design controls, and product lifecycle management processes
- Programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW for data acquisition and analysis
- Hands-on laboratory experience with physical prototyping, testing, and validation cycles
Tips for Your Remote Research And Development Engineer Job Search
Show async documentation skills upfront
Remote R&D teams depend on written clarity. Include links to design specs, test reports, or research summaries you authored solo. Employers want proof you can communicate technical progress without in-person check-ins, so make that evidence easy to find before the first interview.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
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Highlight distributed lab and tool experience
Name the specific platforms you use to run experiments or collaborate remotely, such as MATLAB, Simulink, Jupyter, or CAD tools accessed via cloud environments. Remote employers screen for candidates who already work effectively in virtual lab setups rather than ones who need on-site equipment.
Frame your portfolio around independent outcomes
Remote hiring managers for R&D roles want to see what you built, tested, or published without close oversight. Structure your portfolio around projects you drove from hypothesis to result, and be specific about your individual contribution when the work was part of a larger team effort.
Remote Research And Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote research and development engineer job?
Target companies with established distributed engineering teams, particularly remote-first technology firms, defense contractors with dispersed labs, and biotech companies that run cross-site R&D programs. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication of technical findings, and proficiency with async collaboration tools like Confluence and GitHub. Candidates who document prior independent project work and can show results without close supervision stand out most.
Which companies hire remote research and development engineers?
Remote research and development engineer roles are posted by Penn State University, Identifyn, and Jonas Software and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These range from remote-first deep-tech startups to large aerospace and software firms running distributed R&D teams across multiple sites.
Can you get a remote research and development engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level R&D engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to structure your own work without direct supervision from day one. Your best path is through remote-friendly internship programs at distributed tech or biotech firms, open-source hardware or software contributions, or independent research projects you can clearly document and present in an interview.
Do you need a degree for remote research and development engineer jobs?
Usually, but not always in a strict sense. Most remote R&D engineer roles do list a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, or a related field. Remote employers also weigh a strong portfolio of independent technical work, published research, patents, or hands-on prototyping results, especially when a candidate can demonstrate they produce without needing an on-site lab or team nearby.
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