Field Application Scientist (Liquid Handling Automation)

Location: Remote, based in the Houston, Texas area; significant travel throughout Central USA, with occasional travel to the East or West USA and the UK headquarters; up to 75% travel, including internationally.

Company

hirify.global develops liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management products that support scientific research and human health.

What you will do

• Organize and run demonstrations of hirify.global liquid handling instruments.
• Provide application-based training and remote or in-person support to instrument users.
• Develop, modify, and enhance advanced liquid handling and laboratory automation protocols.
• Provide subject matter expertise to Field Application Scientist and Territory Management teams and mentor Associate FAS colleagues.
• Contribute to conference strategy, attend conferences, and maintain Salesforce records.
• Create customer-driven application notes, webinars, conference presentations, and posters; collect customer feedback and support strategic scientific collaborations.

Requirements

• MSc with at least five years of practical experience, or PhD with at least two years of practical experience, in biological science, liquid handling, laboratory automation, or a related field in an industry or academic environment.
• Working knowledge of NGS methods used in research.
• Experience with workflow optimization in genomics, drug discovery, and structural biology.
• Good understanding of genomics, drug discovery, and structural biology.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, up to 75%, including internationally.
• Amiable and professional demeanor with strong organizational, analytical, troubleshooting, record-keeping, communication, presentation, and training skills.
• Leadership ability with a demonstrated record of mentorship.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and within a team structure and to work toward corporate goals.

Nice to have

• Experience using liquid handling and laboratory automation, including HTS, assay development, or molecular or structural biology.
• Practical genomics or molecular biology experience.
• Previous experience in field applications, teaching, marketing, or customer service.

Culture & Benefits

• Home-based FAS team with flexibility for customer and colleague scheduling across multiple time zones.
• Collaboration with a motivated, diverse, and inclusive team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals.
• Competitive salary package with performance-related bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance.

Hiring process

• Apply with an up-to-date CV.