Senior Field Applications Scientist - Nanoparticles

(Scientific Instrumentation – Nanotechnology / Spectroscopy)

Location:

UK-based (London preferred)

Travel:
Up to ~40% (UK, EU, US)

Employment Type:

Full-time

An innovative scientific instrumentation company is seeking an experienced Field Applications Specialist (FAS) to support customer evaluations, drive technical engagement, and enable successful adoption of a cutting-edge analytical platform for nanoparticle and nanoformulation characterisation.

This is a highly customer-facing role combining deep scientific expertise with commercial awareness. You will act as a trusted technical partner to researchers across academia and industry, guiding them through complex workflows and demonstrating clear scientific and commercial value.

• Develop deep expertise in a proprietary single-particle spectroscopy platform and its applications (e.g. lipid nanoparticles, exosomes, polymer systems).
• Lead high-quality on-site and remote instrument demonstrations aligned to customer objectives.
• Partner closely with sales teams to define success criteria and support complex, long-cycle sales processes.
• Confidently present technical concepts to diverse scientific audiences.

• Own the technical evaluation process from pre-demo scoping through post-demo follow-up.
• Analyse experimental data and produce high-impact reports demonstrating system performance and insight.
• Troubleshoot analytical challenges and advise customers on best practices.
• Support sales conversion by clearly articulating scientific fit and value.
• Work closely with applications, engineering, and commercial colleagues to ensure excellent customer outcomes.
• Capture customer feedback, competitive intelligence, and market trends to inform product and strategy.
• Represent the company at conferences, workshops, webinars, and user meetings.

• Support development of application notes, training materials, and technical documentation.
• Assist with proposal development and technical qualification of opportunities.
• Contribute flexibly within a growing, fast-paced life science instrumentation environment.
• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Bioengineering, or related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with nanoparticle or nanoformulation characterisation and/or vibrational spectroscopy (Raman, IR).
• Prior experience in a Field Applications, Technical Specialist, or customer-facing scientific role.
• Commercial exposure supporting complex scientific sales cycles is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work with innovative, high-impact technology.
• Exposure to a dynamic startup-style environment with real influence on product and customer success.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and science-driven culture.