Field Application Scientist Chromatics

Danaher Corporation•Lexington, KY

7d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Field Application Scientist Chromatics provides expert scientific and technical support to customers using Genedata Chromatics. The role investigates customer workflows and IT infrastructures, identifies needs, designs solutions, and manages projects to deliver them. It also supports sales through product expertise, scientific presentations, and software demonstrations. This role offers an opportunity for scientists to move from bench or hands-on research into technical support that aids drug discovery using enterprise software. This is a full-time position based in Lexington, Massachusetts, with both remote and on-site work. The position is part of the Field Service Consultant team and reports to Scientific Account Management. The role supports, shapes, and promotes a platform for automating biopharmaceutical research, with responsibility in a growing global company. The position involves 20% travel, including overnight travel, and may require lifting, moving, or carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. The annual salary range is $85,000 to $95,000, with eligibility for bonus or incentive pay. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k), subject to eligibility. The role is eligible for remote work from home; further details are provided during the interview process.

Requirements

MSc or PhD in biology, biotechnology, bioprocess development, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in the biopharma, biotechnology, or chromatography instrument industry.
At least 2 years of hands-on chromatography experience, including data analysis, in biotherapeutics discovery, such as protein purification, developability assessment, downstream processing, or analytical development.
Experience with instrument software platforms such as Chromeleon, Empower, Unicorn, or OpenLab.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel 20%, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

Provide software demonstrations, training, and technical support.
Investigate and analyze the needs of scientists in protein production, downstream processing, and analytics departments to inform presales pitches and projects.
Deliver scientific consulting and professional services for customer projects, including data staging, training, requirements consolidation, and implementation testing.
Oversee and coordinate Genedata Chromatics pilot and deployment projects across the project lifecycle, including project plans, scope, timelines, and budgets.
Apply chromatography domain expertise to define new software functionalities.