Applications Scientist

Bio-Techne • Newark, CA

8d • $79,800 - $131,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Applications Scientist is responsible for generating high-quality scientific data and developing application-focused insights that demonstrate the value of Bio-Techne technologies across research and translational workflows. This role designs and executes studies that validate product performance, expand application capabilities, and support emerging research areas. Working closely with Product Management, Product Marketing, R&D, and external collaborators, the Applications Scientist translates scientific findings into evidence-based application strategies, technical content, and customer-relevant solutions. The position serves as a scientific subject matter expert, helping bridge application development, scientific communication, and commercialization efforts.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific training in a relevant life sciences discipline or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
• Up to 5 years of relevant industry, academic, or translational research experience.
• Experimental design, data analysis, scientific communication, technical writing, collaboration, project management.
• Presentation skills, stakeholder management, scientific literature interpretation, customer focus.
• Curious, collaborative, adaptable, results-oriented.
• Ability to work in laboratory and office environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and computer systems.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel as required.
• This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status).

Nice To Haves

• PhD or Master's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, execute, and analyze scientific studies, workflows, and experimental approaches that generate application data, validate product performance and support technology adoption.
• Develop application strategies and generate scientific evidence to address customer needs, emerging research, and market opportunities.
• Translate scientific findings into technical documentation, scientific publications, application notes, educational and promotional content.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, R&D, and Commercial teams to support product development, launch readiness, application expansion, and commercialization efforts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with scientific collaborators, customers, and external partners to advance application development and scientific understanding.
• Provide scientific expertise and technical guidance, and application support to internal stakeholders and customer-facing teams.
• Partner with Applications Marketing and Product Marketing to communicate scientific findings and ensure application-focused materials accurately reflect experimental data and customer workflows.
• Represent the organization at scientific meetings, conferences, webinars, and customer engagements, serving as a subject matter expert for assigned technologies and applications.
• Monitor scientific trends, competitive technologies, and emerging research areas to identify opportunities for application innovation and growth.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level