Field Applications Scientist
About The Position
The Field Applications Scientist, Downstream Filtration, is a technical leader and trusted advisor supporting the adoption and growth of Repligen’s downstream filtration portfolio. The role works across technology, customer success, and commercial execution, partnering with customers and internal Sales, Product Management, Marketing, and R&D teams to solve bioprocessing challenges and drive technology adoption. The position supports leading biopharmaceutical companies and next-generation manufacturing processes. It combines downstream processing and filtration expertise with customer-facing technical support, strategic customer programs, commercial opportunities, and the launch and adoption of new technologies. The role is expected to model Repligen’s Leadership Behaviors: Integrity & Compliance, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Courage, Team Empowerment, and Accountability & Results.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in downstream bioprocessing, process development, manufacturing, technical support, field applications, or a related customer-facing technical role.
- Strong knowledge of tangential flow filtration (TFF), downstream process development, scale-up and scale-down methodologies, technology transfer, and cGMP manufacturing environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts into practical customer solutions and influence stakeholders.
- Ability to combine technical expertise with a commercial mindset and influence customer decisions through technical leadership, strategic thinking, and customer-centered problem solving.
- Ability to work independently in a field-based role and travel domestically up to 75%, with occasional international travel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with TFF systems and filtration process development.
- Experience supporting biologics, cell therapy, gene therapy, viral vectors, mRNA, recombinant proteins, or related advanced modalities.
- Experience in customer-facing applications support, technical sales, manufacturing science, or process development roles.
- Demonstrated ability to build customer relationships, influence technical strategy, and drive technology adoption through collaboration, leadership by influence, and a commitment to customer value.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Marketing to grow adoption of Repligen’s downstream filtration portfolio through technical presentations, customer evaluations, demonstrations, troubleshooting, and Voice of Customer activities.
- Serve as the technical expert for downstream filtration applications, helping customers optimize processes, implement technologies, and solve bioprocessing challenges in process development and manufacturing.
- Build relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to accelerate opportunities, remove technical barriers, build customer confidence, and foster long-term partnerships.
- Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, and Marketing to develop application data, technical reports, training materials, and customer-facing content supporting portfolio growth and new product launches.
- Maintain expertise in downstream bioprocessing technologies and industry trends, and provide customer and market insights to inform future products, applications, and commercial strategy.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Eligibility to participate in a variable cash program (bonus or commission)
- Equity may be included in the compensation package for eligible roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
