Remote New

Field Applications Scientist I

Quanterix
tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Illinois
Nov 03, 2025
Quanterix is revolutionizing biomarker analysis to advance precision health, leveraging Simoa technology for ultra-sensitive protein detection. This transformative technology aims to enable earlier disease detection, better prognoses, and precise treatments, with goal of significantly improving quality of life and longevity. We are on a mission to change the way in which healthcare is provided by giving researchers the ability to closely examine the continuum from health to disease. To make this vision a reality, we brought together the most experienced management team, renowned scientists, industry leading investors and expert advisors, to form a collaborative ecosystem, united through the common goal of advancing the science of precision health. ROLE SUMMARY: The Field Applications Scientist (FAS) provides technical expertise to customers to ensure successful adoption of Quanterix platforms for their individual research needs. Customer support tasks include providing trainings to new users, responding to requests for technical information, and communicating regularly with existing customers to update on new publications/protocols/tools and to promote the sales of consumables and assay kits. The FAS also support the sales process with technical knowledge of the platforms and customer applications. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Post-sales support of regional customers including providing basic and advanced trainings to users, responding to requests for technical information, and communicating regularly with existing customers to update on new publications/ protocols/tools and to promote the sales of consumables and assay kits. Pre-sales support of regional team, including traveling with sales team members to visit existing and prospective customers, presenting the technology to prospective customers in form of seminars or webinars, demonstrating use of the instruments and software, providing technical information necessary to close the sale, attending trade shows. Constantly expanding skills and knowledge level to improve understanding of customer projects and grow the overall knowledge base of the FAS team regarding existing and potential applications of Quanterix technologies and market position against competing technologies. Adhering to Quanterix processes for tracking activities, delivering training/support, and recording customer interactions. Provide customer feedback to internal teams to guide strategy and improve existing products. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, biochemistry or life sciences required Fluency in English required Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency with general biochemistry/molecular biology laboratory work and experience adapting new technologies to research needs. Customer-facing experience in applications, technical sales support, or related functions Experience with Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence, or similar tissue-based techniques, and optical microscopy ELISA assay development experience preferred. Expectations, Skills & Abilities: Strong understanding of current biomarker assay landscape Excellent technical communication and writing skills Comfort working with individuals of varying skill levels and backgrounds and adapting training or communication approaches as appropriate Team spirit, positive attitude, desire to learn, and strong independent work ethic Up to 70% travel expected WHY YOU'LL LIKE WORKING FOR US: Our Technology: Quanterix' technology is designed to enable much earlier disease detection, better prognoses and enhanced treatment methods to improve the quality of life and longevity of the population for generations to come. The technology is currently being used for research applications in several therapeutic areas. The company was established in 2007 and is in Billerica, Massachusetts. For additional Information, please visit https://www.quanterix.com. Our Commitment to Employees: At Quanterix, our values are based on: Team, Innovation, Customer and Owner. Team: Challenge assumptions, not the person. Respect diversity of thought and hold ourselves to lofty standards Innovation: Stay curious, experiment, create and change Customer: Prioritize and celebrate these pioneers by doing our best to deliver on commitments Owner: Act with high integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix. Take measured risks; learn from success and failures. We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day! DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE: Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values. Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.