Field Applications Scientist | Remote

Field Applications Scientist II (m/w/d) – Shape the Future of Science in the Field ?

At LGC, our mission is clear: Science for a Safer World. As a Field Applications Scientist, you’ll play a key role in helping our global customers solve real-world challenges through scientific innovation and technical expertise. You’ll be at the intersection of customer service, science, and modern technology—ensuring our platforms make a meaningful impact.

This remote position offers an outstanding opportunity to blend technical knowledge with customer engagement, supporting both installations and scientific applications. With regular field-based travel (up to 75%), you’ll enjoy a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. If you're passionate about molecular biology, thrive in complex situations, and love solving problems with purpose—this is your chance to shine

Your Role and Impact

- Deliver hands-on support during customer equipment installations, including assay validation and training
- Troubleshoot instrument and software issues on-site and remotely with precision and empathy
- Guide customers in optimizing PCR assays, nucleic acid purification, and sample workflows
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, and Product teams for a seamless customer experience
- Mentor and coach junior Field Application Scientists and share guidelines
- Contribute to application notes, presentations, and represent LGC at scientific tradeshows

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or an associated area
- Proven experience in Oligonucleotide synthesis, analytical methods, PCR Microbiology, and method development
- Strong communication and customer service skills; confident troubleshooting via phone/email or in person
- Proficient with lab automation, standard molecular biology tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple customer projects independently
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 75% (internationally)

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s degree or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Proficient in Portuguese and/or Spanish

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

OUR VALUES

- PASSION
- CURIOSITY
- INTEGRITY
- BRILLIANCE
- RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

LGC’s Diagnostics & Genomics Division develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of catalogue and custom-developed diagnostic quality solutions and component materials in addition our Genomic side of the business has integrated portfolio of products, services and expert support for your entire genomic work flow including Nucleic acid sample preparation, Oligos, probes, primers, Sequencing cloning, protein expression, PCR instruments, reagents and consumables for the extended life sciences industry.

We partner with IVD assay developers, and pharmaceutical, CRO and academic institutions in commercialization activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline - from concept and early-stage research, through expedited product development and onwards into routine clinical use.

Laboratorians and diagnostic professionals across disciplines of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical genomics rely on LGC’s products to support accurate and reliable diagnostic results.

Each day, our world-class staff, scientific expertise, operational efficiency, and superior quality systems are ready to support the range of advanced technologies that collectively improve patient outcomes - from the widely adopted and established through to cutting-edge NGS and precision diagnostics.