Field Application Scientist

Field Application Scientist

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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:

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• 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:

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• Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or life sciences
  
• Fluency in English
  
• Proficiency in general biochemistry/molecular biology laboratory work
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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• 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:

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• 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 resear