Field Application Scientist

Field Application Scientist
Remote – Italy
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
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
Provide customer feedback to internal teams to guide product strategy and improvements
Adhere to Quanterix processes for tracking activities and documenting interactions
Other duties as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or life sciences
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:
Exceptional technical communication and writing skills
Ability to explain, influence, and negotiate effectively
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 decisivelyUp to 65–70% travel expected
Remote work from home office; proximity to a major airport required
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.
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