Technical Product Marketing Associate

Slingshot Biosciences•Emeryville, CA

2d•$129,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Slingshot Biosciences is a fast-growing life sciences company with a platform technology and paradigm-shifting mission to make precision-engineered cell mimics the gold standard for all cell-based assay controls. We are transforming cell-based applications with the most robust, scalable, and reproducible controls available, including TruCytes™ Biomarker controls, SpectraComp® compensation controls, ViaComp® cell health controls, and FlowCytes® instrument controls. Our TruCytes cell mimics precisely replicate real cells’ optical and biochemical properties - without the sourcing, quality, or cost challenges of traditional controls. Trusted in cell-based applications across cell therapy, drug development, and diagnostics, they empower process and analytical development, quality control, potency assessments, multi-site validations, clinical research studies, and assay development and validation. Slingshot is seeking motivated, creative team members who think outside the box. We empower employees to own their work, contribute ideas quickly, and improve processes. Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing solutions for cell-based applications! We are seeking a Technical Product Marketing Associate to help shape how we bring complex scientific products to market. This role is ideal for someone with strong flow cytometry experience and a talent for translating technical detail into clear, compelling messaging for scientific and commercial audiences. The person in this role will own product positioning, messaging, pricing, and go-to-market strategy for assigned product lines; develop technical content and sales tools; support launches; write customer-facing copy; and help manage inbound customer communication across digital channels.

Requirements

4+ years of hands-on flow cytometry bench experience required
Strong proficiency in panel design, compensation, and multi-platform instrument workflows
Ability to independently author scientific and technical content
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for both scientific and commercial audiences
Bachelor's degree or higher in a life sciences field; advanced degree preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience in biopharma QC, cell therapy, or clinical flow cytometry
Prior experience in product marketing, field applications, or scientific sales at a life sciences tools company
Publication record or conference presentation experience
Familiarity with CRM platforms such as HubSpot

Responsibilities

Own product positioning, messaging, pricing, and go-to-market strategy for assigned product lines
Support product launches from pre-launch validation through collateral development and channel enablement
Partner with R&D on new product concept validation and help inform product requirements by bringing flow cytometry expertise, customer insight, and market feedback into the product development process
Develop and maintain technical content including application notes, product guides, protocol documents, FAQs, and comparison materials
Write compelling customer-facing copy for product pages, launch materials, campaigns, and other commercial assets
Build sales enablement tools including battle cards, competitive comparisons, and objection handling guides
Conduct customer interviews and synthesize field feedback to inform positioning, pricing, and roadmap
Monitor the competitive landscape, relevant publications, conference activity, and market pricing dynamics
Serve as a front-line responder for inbound live chat, answering product and catalog questions, routing quote or custom-work inquiries to the appropriate sales team members, and translating recurring themes into improved website content, FAQs, and messaging
Own the event calendar and logistics, develop presentation materials for scientific conferences including CYTO and regional flow cytometry events, and attend key events as needed