{"id":734662,"url":"https://alion.io/job/maravai-senior-field-application-scientist","title":"Senior Field Application Scientist","company":{"id":694730,"name":"Maravai LifeSciences","domain":"maravai.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/maravai","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Boston, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":120000,"max":130000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":130000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Telegram","optional":false},{"name":"WhatsApp","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-08T23:59:27Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-08","last_verified_at":"2026-09-25T23:13:57Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":17,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":17},"description":"Who we are: \nMaravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies. \nAt Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitableculture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai’s portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market. \nYour next role as a Miracle Maker \nMaravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Commercialteam as a Senior Field Application Scientist. The Senior Field Application Scientist serves as the scientific subject matter expert supporting customer engagement, technical consultation, and solution development for TriLink's guide RNA (gRNA), oligonucleotide, mRNA, and related nucleic acid technologies. This role partners with customers and cross-functional teams to translate scientific requirements into custom solutions that advance product adoption, commercialization, and business growth. The position provides scientific leadership across complex customer engagements while strengthening technical capabilities, market awareness, and strategic initiatives.\nHow you will make an impact: \nPartner with Business Development and Commercial teams to develop technical strategies supporting complex customer opportunities, custom solutions, and pre- and post-sales activities.\nDevelop scientific recommendations and technical solutions for guide RNA (gRNA), oligonucleotide, mRNA, custom manufacturing, analytical testing, and phase-appropriate GMP services based on customer requirements.\nServe as the scientific subject matter expert by resolving complex technical challenges and advising customers on TriLink technologies, products, and services.\nAssess customer requirements and collaborate with Product Management, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams to determine technical feasibility and solution approaches.\nRepresent TriLink through scientific presentations, customer meetings, conferences, webinars, workshops, and industry events while strengthening scientific credibility and business development.\nTranslate Voice of the Customer (VOC), emerging applications, scientific literature, and market trends into recommendations supporting product innovation, portfolio strategy, and commercial growth.\nProvide technical leadership and scientific guidance to Commercial teams while sharing best practices across customer engagements and complex technical opportunities.\nPrepare and present technical proposals, statements of work (SOWs), scientific presentations, publications, webinars, and related customer-facing technical documentation.\nPerform additional duties as assigned.\n The skills and experience that you will bring: \nPh.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genomics, or a related scientific discipline and 2-5 years of relevant experience; or bachelor's degree with 13+ years or master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nDemonstrated expertise in guide RNA (gRNA), oligonucleotide synthesis, mRNA technologies, nucleic acid therapeutics, molecular biology, and related scientific applications.\nExperience supporting custom manufacturing, analytical testing, GMP services, process development, quality, or related scientific functions.\nDemonstrated ability to assess customer requirements, develop scientific recommendations, and translate complex scientific concepts into customer-focused technical solutions.\nStrong customer-facing, consultative, presentation, and scientific communication skills with experience supporting Business Development and Commercial organizations.\nKnowledge of clinical development, CMC, GMP, and regulatory requirements supporting nucleic acid therapeutics preferred.\nDemonstrated ability to lead complex customer engagements while collaborating across Product Management, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial organizations.\nWillingness to travel up to 30% to support customer meetings, conferences, scientific presentations, and business development activities.\nThe anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000. In addition, highly competitive long-term incentives in the form of company equity, bonus participation and company sponsored benefits are provided as part of the total compensation package. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications, as well as the location of the role. \nThe benefits of being a #MiracleMaker: \nYou have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world. \nYou have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans. \nWe offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options. \nFertility & family planning assistance. \nA variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance. \nRetirement contributions. \nHolidays & Paid Time Off. \nBenefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/ \nTo view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/ \nMaravai LifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. \nClick here to view Maravai LifeSciences Privacy Notice \nHIRING SCAM ALERT \nRecently, individuals impersonating Maravai LifeSciences Human Resources members have offered fraudulent interviews and job offers to unsuspecting candidates. To help protect you from these scam artists, please be aware that: \nMaravai LifeSciences will never interview a candidate over RingCentral, similar messaging apps or social media (e.g. Telegram, Google Hangouts, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, etc.) \nMaravai LifeSciences will never send a company check or ask an applicant to pay a fee or purchase at home work/training materials in connection with an application for employment. \nMaravai LifeSciences will never provide excess money to an applicant and ask the applicant to write a check for repayment. \nIf you have any doubt about a job offer or any other communication purporting to come from Maravai LifeSciences, please reach out to us directly at . 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