Field Application Scientist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genomics, or a related scientific discipline with 0–2 years of relevant experience; or bachelor's degree with 8+ years or master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in one or more relevant areas, such as guide RNA (gRNA), oligonucleotide synthesis, mRNA technologies, nucleic acid therapeutics, molecular biology, or related scientific applications.
• Experience supporting scientific product development, custom manufacturing, analytical testing, process development, GMP services, quality, or related technical functions.
• Demonstrated ability to assess technical requirements, analyze scientific information, troubleshoot applications, and develop practical customer-focused recommendations.
• Strong customer-facing, consultative, presentation, and scientific communication skills with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across Business Development, Commercial, Product Management, Research & Development, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to support customer meetings, conferences, scientific presentations, and commercial activities.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of clinical development, CMC, GMP, or regulatory considerations supporting nucleic acid therapeutics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Development and Commercial teams to provide scientific and technical support for customer opportunities, custom solutions, and pre- and post-sales activities.
• Develop scientific recommendations for guide RNA (gRNA), oligonucleotide, mRNA, custom manufacturing, analytical testing, and phase-appropriate GMP services based on customer requirements and product capabilities.
• Serve as a scientific resource to customers by addressing technical questions, troubleshooting applications, and providing guidance on TriLink technologies, products, and services.
• Assess customer requirements and collaborate with Product Management, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams to evaluate technical feasibility and identify appropriate solution approaches.
• Represent TriLink through customer meetings, scientific presentations, webinars, workshops, conferences, and industry events while communicating technical information clearly and effectively.
• Capture and communicate Voice of the Customer (VOC), emerging applications, scientific literature, and market trends to support product improvements, customer applications, and commercial initiatives.
• Prepare and present technical proposals, statements of work (SOWs), scientific presentations, webinars, application materials, and other customer-facing technical documentation.
• Perform other functions and duties as required.

Benefits

• Potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
• Opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
• Comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
• Fertility & family planning assistance.
• A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
• Retirement contributions.
• Holidays & Paid Time Off.