What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Scientist(Proteomics) position at Ajulia Executive Search?
Application Scientist – Proteomics
The Senior Application Scientist – Proteomics provides customer‑focused applications support in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. This role centers on LC‑MS product demonstrations, method development, training, and field application support within life sciences research and pharmaceutical markets. The position supports accurate mass product portfolios, driving customer success, product innovation, and market growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer engagement: Deliver LC/MS product demonstrations, proteomics workflows, training, and ongoing support.
- Commercial impact: Partner with sales and business teams to identify opportunities and influence customer decisions.
- Workflow development: Design and implement end‑to‑end proteomics workflows, including sample prep, analytical methods, and data processing.
- Product innovation: Contribute to testing and application of new hardware/software solutions across LC‑MS technologies.
- Scientific leadership: Represent the organization at conferences, build community presence, and influence stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Work closely with sales, service, and product teams to support pre‑sales visits and presentations.
- Continuous improvement: Support ISO 9001 quality system requirements and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements
- BS with 10 years, MS with 5 years, or PhD with 3 years in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences.
- Strong hands‑on experience with LC/MS quantitative and qualitative workflows using accurate mass instrumentation.
- Demonstrated expertise in proteomics workflows; exposure to metabolomics, lipidomics, and pharma applications is a plus.
- Exceptional presentation, communication, and customer‑facing skills.
- Ability to travel up to 50% within North America.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- Experience with accurate mass instrumentation and software.
- Familiarity with MS/MS workflows for unknown identification.
- Recognized scientific contributions (publications, presentations, collaborations) within proteomics.
Salary : $130,000 - $135,000