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Remote Research and Development Technician jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like biotech, consumer products, and materials science. Employers hiring remote research and development technicians right now include Penn State University, Identifyn, and Jonas Software. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 technician jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, or a related science field
- Hands-on experience operating analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC-MS, or spectrophotometers
- Proficiency in documenting experiments and maintaining laboratory notebooks or electronic records
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices or Good Manufacturing Practices compliance standards
- Experience preparing, handling, and disposing of chemical or biological samples safely
- Ability to interpret data, identify anomalies, and communicate findings clearly to research staff
Tips for Your Remote Research and Development Technician Job Search
Show your async documentation skills upfront
Remote R&D employers need technicians who can record procedures, results, and deviations clearly without in-person follow-up. Include writing samples, lab reports, or procedure documentation in your application materials so hiring managers can see you communicate technical detail in writing.
Highlight distributed lab tool proficiency
Call out your hands-on experience with lab information management systems, electronic lab notebooks, and collaborative platforms like Benchling or similar tools. Remote teams depend on these systems to coordinate across locations, and naming them specifically signals you can contribute from day one.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote research and development technician openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Prepare for competency-based remote interviews
Remote R&D hiring panels often run structured interviews over video and ask for specific examples of self-directed project work. Prepare two or three stories about experiments or development tasks you completed independently, including how you flagged issues and communicated results without in-person support.
Remote Research and Development Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote research and development technician job?
Target companies with established distributed R&D teams, such as remote-first biotech firms, contract research organizations, and product development companies that run lab and data work across multiple sites. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, the ability to document procedures and findings without in-person oversight, and proficiency with lab information management systems and collaborative tools. Candidates who can demonstrate self-directed project completion and clear async reporting stand out consistently.
Which companies hire remote research and development technicians?
Employers currently hiring remote research and development technicians include Penn State University, Identifyn, and Jonas Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first consumer goods companies, distributed biotech and materials firms, and contract research organizations that coordinate testing and development work across geographically spread teams.
Can you get a remote research and development technician job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level research and development technician roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hands-on supervision. You can strengthen your candidacy by completing relevant coursework or certifications in areas like analytical chemistry, materials testing, or quality systems, and by showing documented project work, lab reports, or independent research that proves you can function without in-person guidance.
Do you need a degree for remote research and development technician jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated technical skills, relevant certifications, and a portfolio of practical lab or testing work alongside or instead of a formal degree. Credentials in areas like chemical technology, materials science, or quality assurance, combined with documented experience running experiments or analyzing data independently, can open doors even without a four-year degree.
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