Field Application Scientist – (West Coast, Bay Area)
Symbiotica ·www.symbioti.ca
Apply directAn innovative and rapidly growing biotech focused on advancing biomolecular interaction analysis are continuing expand their footprint in the U.S.
As part of continued U.S. expansion, they are seeking a Field Application Scientist to support and grow their presence across the West Coast, with a strong focus on the Bay Area.You will play a central role in supporting regional sales efforts, engaging directly with customers throughout the evaluation process, and helping drive adoption of a differentiated analytical platform.
You will design and execute demonstrations, present data-driven insights, and guide customers through implementation and ongoing use. In parallel, you will contribute to account development and act as a key technical partner to the commercial team.
This role also offers the opportunity to influence product and application development by providing direct feedback from customers and real-world use cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Support regional sales activities and contribute to the development of key accounts
- Partner closely with the commercial team to achieve territory and company growth objectives
- Design and execute instrument demonstrations (both in-house and onsite), including experimental planning and data analysis
- Present technical results and application insights to prospective and existing customers
- Deliver pre-sales activities including customer meetings, seminars, and workshops
- Lead post-sales support including installations, user training, and application troubleshooting
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers across biotech, pharma, and CRO environments
- Provide feedback to internal teams to support product and application development
What We’re Looking For
- PhD or MSc in biophysics, structural biology, molecular biology, or a related discipline
- Hands-on experience with biomolecular interaction analysis or binding assays, including techniques such as SPR, BLI, or related platforms
- Strong understanding of binding kinetics, affinity measurements, and protein interaction workflows
- Experience communicating scientific data to diverse audiences, including external stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively in customer-facing and commercially driven environments
- Self-sufficient, proactive mindset with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced setting
Preferred Experience
- Prior Field Application Scientist experience
- Experience in CRO environments or working directly with external clients
- Background in biologics, antibody discovery, or drug development workflows
Additional Details
- Location: Bay Area (proximity to South San Francisco preferred)
- Travel: Approximately 25–35%, including customer visits, conferences, and installations
- Compensation: Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus and commission structure
Why Join?
- Join a company bringing a differentiated approach to biomolecular interaction analysis
- Work closely with leading biotech and pharma teams tackling complex binding challenges
- Play a visible role in both customer success and commercial growth
- Contribute directly to how the technology evolves through real-world application
To learn more or apply, please contact Amanda Petersen directly at apetersen@symbioti.ca to setup a call.