Cellular Workflow Automation Field Applications Scientist

Danaher • Philadelphia, PA

15d • Remote

About The Position

Molecular Devices, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Cellular Workflow Automation Field Applications Scientist to provide pre-sales and post-sales application support for automated cell culture and complex biology platforms. The role includes live demonstrations, customer training, and troubleshooting, and supports research teams working in areas such as cell line development, 2D and 3D cell biology, oncology, gene editing, and other scientific workflows. The position is home-office based and eligible for remote work. The posting describes coverage of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region, with applicants expected to be based in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or the Mid-Atlantic; it also states that the candidate must be located in the Greater Boston area.

The successful candidate will help optimize customer workflows, influence purchasing decisions, and promote adoption of complex biology solutions. The role offers exposure to microbial and mammalian colony picking and other complex biology workflows, along with training and cross-functional collaboration within Molecular Devices and Danaher.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Biological Sciences or an equivalent discipline.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with laboratory automation, including automated liquid handlers.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with long-term cell culture, including iPSCs.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, time-management, communication, and presentation skills.
• A solutions-oriented track record.
• Ability to prioritize activities and provide outstanding customer service.
• Creative ability and initiative, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 75%.
• Ability to regularly lift approximately 30 pounds.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be based in the Greater Boston area; the posting also identifies Pennsylvania, Ohio, or the Mid-Atlantic as eligible applicant locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 3D biology, including organoids, spheroids, or tumoroids.
• Experience with automation scheduling software and image analysis.
• Customer-facing experience, such as field applications scientist or technical support work.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales and post-sales application support for automated cell culture and complex biology platforms.
• Conduct live demonstrations and customer trainings.
• Troubleshoot customer applications and workflows.
• Work with research teams across North America on cell line development, 2D and 3D cell biology, oncology, gene editing, and related areas.
• Help optimize customer workflows and support adoption of complex biology solutions.
• Prioritize activities to provide outstanding customer service.
• Travel overnight as required, up to 75%.

Benefits

• Flexible time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Eligible employees may access comprehensive benefit programs and flexible remote working arrangements.

What This Job Offers

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