Applications Scientist - Biomolecules

Join Biotage as an Applications Scientist (Biomolecules) – where science meets strategy!

Use your expertise to shape cutting-edge solutions, support global sales and marketing, and drive innovation in clinical, forensic, and bioanalytical workflows. If you're passionate about impactful science, collaboration, and making a difference - this is your opportunity.

*This role can be located in either the Boston, MA or Charlotte, NC area*

Role Overview:

As an Applications Scientist at Biotage, you’ll bridge scientific expertise with real-world impact—empowering customers and supporting Sales through hands-on training, expert technical guidance, and workflow optimization. With a strong foundation in biomolecule purification, chromatography, and lab automation, you’ll design and execute experiments, troubleshoot complex challenges, and clearly communicate solutions that showcase the value of Biotage technologies.

Scope of Responsibility:

Scientific Content & Education

• Develop and optimize methods for purifying biomolecules—antibodies, proteins, AAVs, and plasmids—using Biotage products and automation tools. Generate application notes, white papers, and blogs to support sales, marketing, and customer engagement. Deliver product demos and troubleshooting guidance to educate stakeholders.
• Lead laboratory projects focused on developing and optimizing methods for biomolecule purification—including antibodies, proteins, and plasmids—using Biotage technologies and automation. Generate and analyse experimental data to demonstrate product performance and suitability for customer workflows.
• Leverage your expertise in laboratory automation to streamline workflows, enhance reproducibility, and maximize the performance of Biotage products in biomolecule purification applications.
• Author scientific documents, including application notes, white papers, seminars, posters, blogs, operating procedures, and slide decks. Ensure the content is clear, concise, and logically structured, adhering to Biotage guidelines.
• Leverage your expertise in laboratory automation to streamline workflows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with sales, marketing, customer service, and R&D to align strategies and optimize workflows.
• Contribute to regional and corporate marketing efforts, as well as Innovation & Development initiatives as assigned. Assess potential products and provide insights for the development of new products.

Technical Representation & Market Insights

• Represent Biotage at scientific meetings, tradeshows, and internal events through presentations, workshops, and training sessions. Gather market intelligence to inform product and application development, especially in biomolecule purification.
• Accompany local sales representatives, or travel independently, to customer sites. Provide support for end-user education, product evaluations, and the implementation of Biotage solutions.
• Assist in overseeing collaborations with KOLs and crucial customer.

Customer Engagement & Communication

• Provide technical expertise through regular customer interactions. Share best practices and insights from application development to expand Biotage product use in emerging biomolecular workflows and markets.
• Offer expert consultation, technical assistance, and training to customers, field sales reps, and internal stakeholders—delivering in-depth product knowledge, application guidance, operational support, and troubleshooting solutions both in-person and virtually.

Skill Requirements/Education/Experience Required:

• PhD/MSc degree in biotechnology, molecular biology, proteomics, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience developing purification and analytical methods for biomolecules e.g. Antibodies, recombinant proteins, AAVs, plasmids and downstream analytical techniques including, but not limited to SDS-PAGE, Western Blots, ELISA, HPLC, and nanodrop.
• Experience with laboratory automation and liquid handling robotics e.g. Hamilton, Tecan, Opentrons, etc is preferred.
• Previous working experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or commercial drug discovery or screening laboratories is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge and experience managing technical projects is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment to achieve immediate and long-term business objectives.

Biotage offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401k program w/ company match, paid parental leave and more!

Biotage is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 704-654-4902 or [email protected] for assistance.