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Get Access To All JobsNova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.
Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.
Job Summary:
As a Field Applications Scientist (FAS), you are the Technical product expert in the field and will provide technical application and product support of Nova Biomedical's PAT Biotechnology products (BioProfile brand) to some of the industry’s leading Pharma and Biotechnology companies, predominantly involved in the Bioprocessing and Cell & Gene Therapy development and manufacturing spaces. You will work with the existing and future customer base in your territory and the Sales Account Managers and other team members.
Responsibilities:
- Provides applications support for product integration into small scale development labs, pilot facilities, and GMP manufacturing facilities to emphasize best in class product support and drive territorial quota and individual goals
- Applications perform onsite visits to new and existing customers to optimize and configure cell counts, pH, gas, and metabolite readings of BioProfile products using customer culture and materials. Correlation and bridging studies are performed to existing customer/competitive product technology enabling seamless integration and enhanced usage of Nova products
- Facilitates product trending and competitive analysis to Sales Account Managers and Product Management, for both existing products and in-development technology.
- Communicates product issues with Technical Support, R&D and Manufacturing, provides customer support, as needed, alongside the Field Service and Technical support team.
- Provides assistance to Regional Account manager during product sales demonstrations and customer evaluations of BioProfile product offerings
- As a Advanced Technical Trainer you will be providing industry leading technical training and product configuration assistance and guidance to key operators and users of Nova's BioProfile product line
- Field visits will be shared in the CRM and customer reports are necessary to provide details of evaluations and onsite testing/configuration of BioProfile products. Reports provide both documentation for customer GMP adherence and to demonstrate product performance during the sales process.
- Generate technical collateral and marketing materials, including white papers, application notes, and webinars
Experience Requirements:
Successful candidates will have a BS or MS in Biology or Life Sciences, and a minimum of 2 - 5 years’ experience in a biotech/pharma company working in process development and/or a GMP controlled manufacturing or research environment. Experience with mammalian cell culture or bacterial fermentation for biologics development and production is highly desired. Ability to travel up to 75%.
Candidates with experience in antibody assay development and characterization, validations, process automation, bioreactor and cell culture process development and/or prior experience with Nova BioProfile equipment or other cell culture process monitoring equipment will be given additional consideration.
The ability to understand and educate end users on analytical devices and instrument specifications, operation and maintenance, perform data analysis with software programs such as JMP or Excel and scientific report generation in support of various applications.
Strong communication, presentation, training and interpersonal skills are a must.
Ability to travel within the U.S. is required and must be willing to perform occasional international travel.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Alternating between standing and sitting
- Climbing stairs
- Crouching/stooping
- Far visual acuity
- Fine motor manipulation
- Gross motor manipulation
- Keyboarding
- Kneeling
- Lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs.
- Pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs.
- Moving objects
- Near visual acuity
- Peripheral visual acuity
- Reaching overhead or below
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- Walking
- Ability to wear PPE
- Ability to travel
- The full list of physical requirements for this role is available upon request.
Why work for Nova Biomedical
- Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Competitive 401k company match
- Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Generous Tuition reimbursement
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
- Professional development, engagement and events
- Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
- Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office
Work Location: Remote, Field Southwest Region
Targeted Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000/year.
Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.
About the company
At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.
Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.
With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.
Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.
EEO Statement:
Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.
Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.
Job Summary:
As a Field Applications Scientist (FAS), you are the Technical product expert in the field and will provide technical application and product support of Nova Biomedical's PAT Biotechnology products (BioProfile brand) to some of the industry’s leading Pharma and Biotechnology companies, predominantly involved in the Bioprocessing and Cell & Gene Therapy development and manufacturing spaces. You will work with the existing and future customer base in your territory and the Sales Account Managers and other team members.
Responsibilities:
- Provides applications support for product integration into small scale development labs, pilot facilities, and GMP manufacturing facilities to emphasize best in class product support and drive territorial quota and individual goals
- Applications perform onsite visits to new and existing customers to optimize and configure cell counts, pH, gas, and metabolite readings of BioProfile products using customer culture and materials. Correlation and bridging studies are performed to existing customer/competitive product technology enabling seamless integration and enhanced usage of Nova products
- Facilitates product trending and competitive analysis to Sales Account Managers and Product Management, for both existing products and in-development technology.
- Communicates product issues with Technical Support, R&D and Manufacturing, provides customer support, as needed, alongside the Field Service and Technical support team.
- Provides assistance to Regional Account manager during product sales demonstrations and customer evaluations of BioProfile product offerings
- As a Advanced Technical Trainer you will be providing industry leading technical training and product configuration assistance and guidance to key operators and users of Nova's BioProfile product line
- Field visits will be shared in the CRM and customer reports are necessary to provide details of evaluations and onsite testing/configuration of BioProfile products. Reports provide both documentation for customer GMP adherence and to demonstrate product performance during the sales process.
- Generate technical collateral and marketing materials, including white papers, application notes, and webinars
Experience Requirements:
Successful candidates will have a BS or MS in Biology or Life Sciences, and a minimum of 2 - 5 years’ experience in a biotech/pharma company working in process development and/or a GMP controlled manufacturing or research environment. Experience with mammalian cell culture or bacterial fermentation for biologics development and production is highly desired. Ability to travel up to 75%.
Candidates with experience in antibody assay development and characterization, validations, process automation, bioreactor and cell culture process development and/or prior experience with Nova BioProfile equipment or other cell culture process monitoring equipment will be given additional consideration.
The ability to understand and educate end users on analytical devices and instrument specifications, operation and maintenance, perform data analysis with software programs such as JMP or Excel and scientific report generation in support of various applications.
Strong communication, presentation, training and interpersonal skills are a must.
Ability to travel within the U.S. is required and must be willing to perform occasional international travel.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Alternating between standing and sitting
- Climbing stairs
- Crouching/stooping
- Far visual acuity
- Fine motor manipulation
- Gross motor manipulation
- Keyboarding
- Kneeling
- Lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs.
- Pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs.
- Moving objects
- Near visual acuity
- Peripheral visual acuity
- Reaching overhead or below
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- Walking
- Ability to wear PPE
- Ability to travel
- The full list of physical requirements for this role is available upon request.
Why work for Nova Biomedical
- Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Competitive 401k company match
- Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Generous Tuition reimbursement
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
- Professional development, engagement and events
- Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
- Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office
Work Location: Remote, Field Southwest Region
Targeted Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000/year.
Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.
About the company
At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.
Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.
With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.
Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.
EEO Statement:
Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Field Application Scientist
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the STEM OPT designated degree list before you apply. Biology, biochemistry, and biomedical engineering codes commonly support Field Application Scientist roles, but adjacent degrees like environmental science require confirmation.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not merely registered. Ask the hiring manager or HR team to confirm current enrollment status, since lapsed accounts disqualify an otherwise eligible employer for your STEM OPT extension.
Target employers with active LCA filings in life sciences
Prioritize biotechnology, diagnostic, and laboratory instrumentation companies that file Labor Condition Applications regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by STEM OPT eligibility and LCA history, so you spend time on companies already set up to hire you.
Frame your application experience around instrument workflows
Field Application Scientists are evaluated on hands-on product knowledge, not just academic background. Highlight specific platforms, assays, or instrumentation you've operated during your degree program or OPT period to demonstrate direct technical fit during the hiring process.
Build your I-983 training plan around defined learning objectives
Your DSO must sign off on an I-983 that names concrete skills you'll develop, not vague job duties. Draft objectives tied to specific instrument categories or application workflows unique to the role before your extension start date to avoid DSO delays.
Account for the 90-day reporting window when switching employers
If you move to a new Field Application Scientist position during your STEM OPT extension, you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days and submit a revised I-983. Missing the required SEVIS reporting triggers a status violation even if your new employer is E-Verify enrolled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Application Scientist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM designated degree program list and the role requires applying that scientific knowledge directly. Most Field Application Scientist positions in life sciences, analytical chemistry, or biomedical instrumentation align well. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your degree code to the role before filing the extension with USCIS.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for this type of role?
Your I-983 must name the specific technical skills and learning objectives you'll develop, tied directly to your STEM degree. For Field Application Scientists, this typically means instrument-specific training, application support workflows, and customer-facing technical skills. Generic descriptions like 'scientific support' don't satisfy SEVIS requirements. Your employer's supervisor and your DSO both sign the form before your extension begins.
How do I find Field Application Scientist employers enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify enrollment is not publicly searchable by employer name, so you need to ask HR directly or confirm during the offer stage. Migrate Mate filters job listings by STEM OPT eligibility and E-Verify status, which removes the guesswork. Federal contractors are required to use E-Verify, so positions with government-adjacent employers in diagnostics or defense science are often already enrolled.
Can cap-gap protect my authorization if my H-1B is selected but my OPT expires first?
Yes. If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. For Field Application Scientists, this means you can continue employment uninterrupted during the transition, provided your employer files on time and your STEM OPT is still valid when the petition is submitted.
What STEM degrees typically support a Field Application Scientist position?
Biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical engineering, and molecular biology are the most common qualifying degrees. Degrees in physics, materials science, or environmental science may qualify depending on the specific product area and how your DSO maps your CIP code to the role. O*NET classifies Field Application Scientists under life and physical science occupations, which helps clarify the degree-to-role alignment your DSO needs to confirm.