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Senior Field Application Scientist

Quanterix
tuition assistance, 401(k), remote work
United States, California
Jul 31, 2026
Senior Field Application Scientist

Remote - California/PNW


Quanterix is a global leader in ultra-sensitive biomarker detection, enabling breakthroughs in disease research, diagnostics, and drug development. Its proprietary Simoa technology delivers industry-leading sensitivity, allowing researchers to detect and quantify biomarkers in blood and other fluids at concentrations far below traditional limits. With more than 3,400 peer-reviewed publications, Quanterix has been a trusted
partner to the scientific community for nearly two decades. In 2025, Quanterix acquired Akoya Biosciences, The Spatial Biology Company, adding multiplexed tissue imaging with single-cell resolution to its portfolio. Together, the combined company offers a uniquely integrated platform that connects biology across blood and tissue-advancing precision medicine from discovery to diagnostics.

ROLE SUMMARY:
As a Field Application Scientist (FAS), you will provide essential technical expertise and training to customers, ensuring successful adoption and integration of Quanterix platforms into their research workflows. You will act as a bridge between innovative technology and the scientific community, offering technical guidance, troubleshooting, and staying abreast of the latest advancements. This role involves both pre-sales and post-sales support, extensive travel, and collaboration with internal teams to improve products and customer experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:


  • Pre-Sales Support:

    • Collaborate with regional sales teams to visit existing and prospective customers
    • Deliver compelling presentations and webinars tailored to diverse audiences and disease areas
    • Demonstrate instrument and software capabilities
    • Participate in industry trade shows and seminars
    • Provide technical information necessary to close sales


  • Post-Sales Support:

    • Deliver basic and advanced training to users.
    • Respond to technical inquiries and troubleshoot assay development challenges.
    • Maintain regular communication with customers to share new publications, protocols, and tools.
    • Promote consumables and assay kits to existing customers.


  • Continuous Development:

    • Expand knowledge of Quanterix technologies and applications.
    • Mentor junior team members and contribute to team knowledge base.
    • Provide customer feedback to internal teams to guide product strategy and improvements.
    • Adhere to Quanterix processes for tracking activities and documenting interactions.




BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or life sciences OR Master's degree with 5+ years of customer-facing experience in applications, technical sales support, or industry research (Pharma, Biotech, CRO).
  • Fluency in English.
  • Proficiency in general biochemistry/molecular biology laboratory work.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Experience adapting new technologies to research needs.
  • Customer-facing experience in applications or technical sales support.
  • Familiarity with immunoassay technologies, ELISA development, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and optical microscopy.
  • Strong understanding of biomarker assay landscape.


EXPECTATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:


  • Remote work from home office; proximity to a major airport required.
  • Up to 80% travel expected.
  • Ability to explain, influence, and negotiate effectively.
  • Exceptional technical communication and writing skills.
  • Comfort working with individuals of varying skill levels and backgrounds.
  • Team-oriented mindset, positive attitude, and strong independent work ethic.
  • Ability to solve complex problems and act decisively.


WHY YOU'LL LIKE WORKING WITH US:
Our Technology:

From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix's ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of Quantification (LoQ). Our industry-leading precision instruments, digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator laboratory have supported research that advances disease understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious disease.

Akoya Biosciences, a Quanterix company, is The Spatial Biology Company-bringing tissue context to life through high-resolution, single-cell imaging. Akoya's spatial phenotyping platforms help researchers visualize and measure how cells organize and interact within tissue to influence disease progression and therapeutic response. From discovery through clinical research, Akoya offers a full continuum of solutions, including PhenoCycler, PhenoImager Fusion and HT, and PhenoCode Panels. As part of Quanterix, Akoya complements a leading portfolio of ultra-sensitive biomarker detection technologies, together enabling a more complete view of biology and disease across both tissue and blood.
Our Commitment to Employees:
At Quanterix, our values are based on: Team, Innovation, Customer and Owner.

Team: Challenge assumptions, not the person. Respect diversity of thought and hold ourselves to lofty standards


Innovation: Stay curious, experiment, create and change

Customer: Prioritize and celebrate these pioneers by doing our best to deliver on commitments

Owner: Act with high integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix. Take measured risks and learn from their success and failures.

We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!

DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE:
Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values.

Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
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