Field Applications Scientist
Danaher
Summary
The Field Applications Scientist works with scientists to understand their application requirements and adapt their workflows to the capabilities of the liquid handling and automation product portfolio. The role provides applications support for Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Automation and Liquid Handling products, assessing customer needs pre- and post-sales and providing solutions to develop, implement, and automate workflows.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Provide applications support across multiple scientific subject areas, including drug discovery and genomics.
- Understand the scope of customer projects and build, adapt, implement, and optimize liquid handling and automation protocols to improve customer workflows.
- Provide customer training and support; maintain positive customer relations.
- Support sales targets by partnering with the commercial team to provide high-level scientific and technical expertise.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose technical problems and serve as a liaison with service and internal customer support teams as needed.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Life Science or related field of study with 2+ years of direct experience.
- Direct working experience with laboratory assays involving Compound Screening, Proteomics, Biologics, Molecular Biology, and/or Assay Miniaturization.
- Programming Automated Liquid Handlers.
- Protocol design, optimization, troubleshooting, workflow adaptation.
- Experience with conducting scientific or training presentations.
- Must be located in the Seattle, Washington Area with an expectation of 50% travel with overnight stays throughout the assigned geography.
- Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced programming of laboratory automation workflows.
- Technical or application support within a Life Science company.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Life Science or related field of study
- 2+ years of direct experience
- Direct working experience with laboratory assays involving Compound Screening, Proteomics, Biologics, Molecular Biology, and/or Assay Miniaturization
- Programming Automated Liquid Handlers
- Protocol design, optimization, troubleshooting, workflow adaptation
- Experience with conducting scientific or training presentations
- Must be located in the Seattle, Washington Area
- Expectation of 50% travel with overnight stays
- Valid driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/Incentive Pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved into a diversified healthcare conglomerate operating through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), life sciences (31%), and diagnostics (41%). With approximately 63,000 employees worldwide, Danaher provides essential tools, instruments, and services that enable researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare providers to accelerate scientific discovery and improve patient outcomes. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Cytiva, Beckman Coulter, Leica Microsystems, Pall Corporation, and Cepheid, offering solutions ranging from laboratory equipment and diagnostic instruments to bioprocessing technologies and genomic consumables. Danaher's business model focuses on delivering high-impact innovations that help customers compress development timelines, scale manufacturing capabilities, and enhance diagnostic accuracy across critical health conditions including cancer, infectious diseases, and genetic disorders. As a Fortune 500 company with over $23.9 billion in annual revenue, Danaher continues to drive advancements in precision medicine, cell and gene therapy, and next-generation diagnostics through strategic acquisitions and collaborative partnerships with leading academic and industry institutions.