Field Applications Scientist

Responsibilities

• Technical Support for Sales:
• Perform pre-sales activities in partnership with the sales team, including presentations, consultations and if applicable, product demonstrations. Align objectives collaboratively with sales teammates.
• Ensure consistency in technical messaging and positioning across all customer interactions.
• Customer Relationship Building:
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure continued satisfaction and success with Slingshot Biosciences’ products.
• Troubleshoot customer issues, optimize workflows, and maximize the value of our offerings.
• Gather and relay customer feedback to internal teams to drive product improvements and innovation.
• Market Insight and Competitive Analysis:
• Provide insights to leadership and cross-functional teams on market opportunities and customer needs.
• Represent Slingshot Biosciences at conferences, trade shows, and customer site visits to build brand awareness and industry relationships.

Requirements

• 4+ years' experience in biotech industry or equivalent laboratory experience.
• 2+ years' experience running flow cytometry assays in the 8-40 color range, understanding of flow cytometry best practices, assay design, staining and data acquisition protocols, and ability to interpret flow cytometry data and troubleshoot experiments.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering) or equivalent experience. Master’s or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Strong understanding of synthetic biology, flow cytometry, cell biology, or related fields.
• Excellent communication skills including ability to structure and deliver engaging presentations, distill complex ideas into simple explanations, and to work collaboratively in a matrix environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must have excellent English communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to travel at least 50%-60%, or as required to meet with customers and support the Sales team.

Qualifications

• Location: This is an on-site position based in Boston, MA.

Skills

• Must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based.

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About Slingshot

Our north star is to make healthcare more accessible around the world. We are doing this by advancing cell biology to develop innovative solutions for human health.

At Slingshot, we value diversity and believe that a variety of backgrounds and experiences leads to more innovative ideas and a better understanding of our customers. Passion is at the core of our values, and employees are encouraged to pursue their passions in their work and contribute to the company's overall mission.

Slingshot Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.