Principal Field Application Scientist, Protein XI

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical expert for the new proteomic platform, providing pre- and post-sales scientific support to customers.
• Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and workflow consultations for prospective and existing customers.
• Troubleshoot complex assay challenges and data interpretation issues involving both immunoassays and NGS.
• Lead the Early Access Program (EAP) by managing site selection, onboarding, study design, and customer feedback loops.
• Develop customer-facing scientific content, including application notes, training materials, and troubleshooting guides.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior Field Application Scientists and support the FAS organization's onboarding.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Product Management, and Sales to drive product improvements and market adoption.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or a related field (Master’s degree with equivalent experience will be considered).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Field Application Scientist or scientific support role.
• At least 2 years of experience in a senior FAS role or higher.
• Hands-on experience with NGS workflows, including library preparation and sequencing platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise in immunoassays (e.g., multiplexed platforms, ELISA, or proximity extension assays).
• Willingness to travel 30-50% of the time to customer sites and events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to the development of SOPs, application notes, or other scientific collateral.
• Proficiency with CRM systems such as Salesforce for managing customer interactions.
• Familiarity with cloud-based analysis tools and data visualization platforms.

About the Company

Mesoscale is a leader in developing advanced proteomic technology platforms. We specialize in combining immunoassays and next-generation sequencing to provide cutting-edge solutions for the scientific community.