Field Applications Scientist
On-site · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Field Applications Scientist provides technical and troubleshooting support for MaxCyte’s Scalable Transfection Systems with a primary focus on cell therapy and protein production/expression. Works with customers to identify and implement solutions for process improvements across the transfection workflow (pre- and post-electroporation), conducts onsite/virtual product demonstrations and end-user training during evaluations and post-sale, participates in trade shows, and contributes to scientific/marketing documentation. Partners with customers from feasibility through scale-up, optimizing workflows, troubleshooting in real time, and translating complex data into actionable recommendations. Plays a key pre-sales role by educating customers on off-target risk assessments for cell & gene therapy and SeQure Services. Travel ~50-70% within the Southeast Territory; field-based with regular onsite customer engagements; collaboration across Sales, Product, Service, and R&D. MaxCyte offers base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Qualifications
- MS or PhD in bioengineering, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or related field
- Recent hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture essential
- 3+ years in one or more: genome editing (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9), cell therapy development, immunology, protein/viral expression, or process development
- Experience in customer-facing roles or technical support preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to scientific and executive audiences
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