Sr. Field Application Scientist, Cell Culture Automation

• Serve as the regional scientific and technical expert for cell culture automation, supporting customer discovery, workflow assessment, solution design, evaluation, implementation and sustained adoption across JAPAC.
• Design and execute product demonstrations, feasibility studies and proof-of-concept projects for advanced cell models, including induced pluripotent stem cells, organoids, spheroids, immuno-oncology and translational disease models.
• Translate cell culture protocols and acceptance criteria into reliable automated workflows, including liquid handling, labware configuration, imaging, monitoring, feeding, seeding, passaging, compound addition and endpoint assays.
• Guide customers in AI-enabled image analysis, phenotype classification, segmentation, feature extraction, quantitative analysis, data interpretation and image-guided automated decision making.
• Partner with commercial and cross-functional teams to advance opportunities, lead onboarding and training, optimize applications, coordinate technical escalations, and develop strategic reference sites and scientific collaborations.

• PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, Pharmacology, Computational Biology or a related discipline; or a Master's degree in a related discipline with substantial relevant industry experience.
• Multiple years of customer-facing scientific applications experience in a field applications, application scientist, product specialist, scientific consulting or comparable technical-commercial role.
• Demonstrated experience with automated cell culture, liquid handling, laboratory robotics or workflow automation, together with relevant cell-based applications such as stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, organoids or spheroids.
• Demonstrated experience with live-cell imaging, high-content screening, automated microscopy, cell-based assay development or AI-assisted image analysis, including data interpretation and workflow optimization.
• Fluent English communication and presentation capability, with experience supporting customers and cross-functional stakeholders across multiple countries and cultures.

• Ability to travel internationally approximately 40-60%, including overnight travel, to support customers and commercial teams across JAPAC.
• Ability to work in customer laboratory environments and comply with applicable site safety, access and training requirements.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Cell culture automation, ImageXpress systems, MetaXpress, IN Carta, high-content screening platforms, automated cell culture platforms or comparable technologies.
• Drug discovery, biopharmaceutical, contract research organization, academic research institute, stem cell center or imaging core-facility environments.
• Launching emerging scientific technologies, developing strategic reference sites or driving adoption across Asia Pacific.

Molecular Devices, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

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