Field Application Scientist
Posted 28 Aug 2026
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBiological Science (or related)
Study levelMaster's or higher
We have an exciting opportunity for a Field Application Scientist, ideally to be based in the San Diego area at SPT Labtech. You will be part of the global FAS team which serves as the key interface between the sales team, Marketing and end-users and will provide expert-level support for our liquid handling suite of products.
About us:
Based in Melbourn, near Cambridge, UK, SPT Labtech makes products that transform the way scientists work. For over two decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalized experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab.
Want to be part of a team that’s making a difference to human health?
About the role:
We are looking for a personable, well-organized scientist with a strong background in at least one, and interest in all of the applications in which our instruments are used. The role will require significant travel throughout the Southwest USA, with occasional travel to the East USA and our UK headquarters. The role requires working with colleagues from across multiple time zones and territories, requiring some flexibility in meeting schedules, but as our FAS team are home-based, there will be flexibility in scheduling appointments with customers and colleagues, allowing for a balance in work and personal responsibilities.
The FAS responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Pre-Sales
- Organize and run product demonstrations on all SPT Labtech liquid handlers.
Subject Matter and Instrument Expertise
- Maintain a high-level operational knowledge of our liquid handling products.
- Maintain high level of subject matter knowledge in relevant application areas.
- Provide on-going subject matter expertise support to FAS and Territory Management teams.
Training and Support
- Arrange and provide applications-based training to new and existing users of all SPT Labtech and Apricot liquid handling instruments.
- Provide on-going remote and in-person applications support to end-users.