Application Scientist

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Applications Scientist with expertise in cell-based assays, biochemical assays, and/or bioanalysis to support GenScript's product offerings for drug discovery in pharma industry and CROs. The incumbent will design and perform experiments, generate and analyze data, and create customer-facing content to support the marketing and adoption of a broad portfolio of kits used in cell and biochemical assays. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience and deep understanding of some combinations of mammalian cell culture, functional assays, ELSIA based assays, HTRF, biomarker discovery, or analytical techniques for biotherapeutics.

Key Responsibilities

• Applications and Product Development
• Identify and validate applications opportunities of existing and new products in drug discovery, preclinical research, and CMC stages.
• Design and perform experiments that are relevant and applicable to a broad spectrum of user scenarios, particularly those with under addressed needs from customers
• Research technical trends, user habits, and pain points in focus product areas to inform and support product development at different stages

Marketing and Customer Support

• Along with development scientists, design experiments and produce data and figures , such as those in manuals, FAQs, tech notes, and webpages, to support product launches
• Propose and generate new scientific data for posters, product sheets, application notes, and other marketing collaterals for trade shows and exhibitions
• Respond to customers' technical inquiries; design and perform experiments to help answer tech support questions

Scientific Communication

• Prepare technical reports, application notes, and white papers to showcase GenScript's product portfolios, such as those in detection and assays
• Provide high-level technical support to customers in pharma, biotech, and CROs
• Participate in conferences, webinars, and workshops to present technical solutions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D teams as well as external and external partners to provide feedback on product improvements
• Support commercial teams with technical expertise during strategic customer discussions
• Provide feedback for product roadmap planning based on industry trends and customer requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• PhD degree or higher in Cell Biology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or a related field (or Master with 5+ years of industry experience).
• 3+ years in pharma, biotech, or CRO, with hands-on experience in cell-based assays, biochemical assays, and bioanalysis, particularly those in plate reader format
• Expertise in two or more of the following:
• Assay development: biochemical, or biomarker discovery and development (FACS, ELISA, HTRF, SPR, etc)
• Cell-based functional assays Bioanalytical assays (PK/PD, ADA, biomarker)
• Data analysis and statistical interpretation of results

Skills & Competencies

• Strong experimental design and troubleshooting abilities
• Understanding of drug development workflows and assay performance requirements at different stages.
• Keen curiosity and fast learner
• Excellent writing of scientific documents in both Chinese and
• English; strong presentation skills a plus
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams