Senior Field Application Scientist · Ultima Genomics

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:02:39 GMT
Engineering

Ultima Genomics · Fremont, California, United States · $120,000 - $150,000 · onsite

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Field Application Scientist to join our team! As a Senior Field Application Scientist, you will empower customers by guiding application development efforts that unlock the full potential of our technology platform. You will deliver expert training to customers on the latest processes, kits, and instrumentation, empowering them for success. You will lead troubleshooting efforts and collaborate with internal experts to ensure fast, effective resolution of customer issues. You will take ownership of customer issues by documenting, resolving, and escalating cases promptly and professionally to ensure customer satisfaction. You will partner with sales to deliver technical and market guidance across the customer journey, including the design and execution of pilot experiments that enable successful technology adoption. You will collaborate cross-functionally with sales and marketing to develop and present engaging, high-impact product demonstrations and technical content. You will represent the company at customer sites and scientific conferences, serving as a technical ambassador for our solutions. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field, with extensive laboratory experience across multiple life science platforms, particularly in next-generation sequencing (NGS)

BS with 8+ years of relevant experience, MS with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years of related experience

Hands-on experience and a strong working knowledge of next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation workflows, including sample handling, quality control, and optimization across diverse input types

Experience in the development of biomedical or scientific instruments and in the generation and/or analysis of genomic data

Demonstrated ability to balance long-term strategic goals with short-term deliverables

Self-driven and highly motivated, with the ability to operate with urgency, ownership and accountability in a fast-paced, collaborative, multidisciplinary startup environment

Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow complex operating procedures accurately

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to high-quality results

Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

Experience teaching, training, or mentoring peers or customers

Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time and reside within one to two hours of a major airport