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We have developed a benchtop analytical instrument, called Amperia, which uses proprietary Redox Electrochemical Detection (RED) technology to quantify proteins and viral vectors directly from crude samples in minutes, without purification, and without specialist training.\nWe work with teams across protein expression, process development and in academia, biotech and pharma across the globe who are tired of waiting days for analytical results that should take minutes.\nWe are a team who care deeply about the science, move quickly, and believe that the best outcomes come from genuinely understanding and helping customers solve real problems.\nThe role\nAs the Field Applications Scientist, you will own the customer-facing technical sales process for Amperia. You will be the scientist customers meet first, the person who understands their workflow, runs the demonstration, and gives them the confidence to use Amperia.\nAs part of the technical sales process, you will run discovery calls, deliver hands-on instrument demonstrations, and build confidence with customers. You will collaborate with the other teams to convert scientific curiosity into adoption, and to channel real customer feedback back into the business. This is a high-autonomy role for someone who is equally comfortable at the bench and in front of an audience. You should expect to spend up to 75% of your time travelling to customer sites and conferences across the UK and EU. When not travelling to customers or conferences, you will be required to work onsite at our Cambridge office. You may be asked to occasionally travel to the US for field events.\nKey responsibilities\nOwn the technical sales process from start to end.\nRun discovery calls with prospective customers to understand their workflows and quantification challenges. \nRun technical calls to translate customer requirements into sound demo proposals. \nSupport the broader sales process alongside the Sales team, including networking and follow-up. \nPlan and execute end-to-end instrument demonstrations primarily in the UK and EU. \nAttend conferences primarily in the UK and EU. \nAct as the voice of the customer internally, feeding structured feedback to the Science, Product, Sales and Marketing teams. \nMust haves\nMust be able to travel to the UK and other European countries, as well as the US, and Canada. \nWillingness to travel internationally for up to 75% of your workdays. \nValid driver's licence and access to a car, and willingness to use it for UK site visits. The travel is fully reimbursed. \nThe role involves transporting and setting up the instrument at customer sites. Candidates should be comfortable handling equipment weighing up to 20 kg. \nExperience & Skills\n Essential\nAn M.Sc. in a relevant field plus 3+ years of industry experience, or a Ph.D. in a relevant field plus 1+ year of industry experience. 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