Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.

Senior Field Application Scientist

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genomics, or related field with 2-5 years of relevant experience; or bachelor's with 13+ years, master's with 10+ years; or equivalent experience.
  • Expertise in guide RNA (gRNA), oligonucleotide synthesis, mRNA technologies, and nucleic acid therapeutics.
  • Experience in custom manufacturing, analytical testing, or GMP services is essential.
  • Proven ability to translate complex scientific concepts into customer-focused solutions.
  • Strong communication skills and experience in business development contexts.
  • Knowledge of clinical development and regulatory requirements is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex customer engagements across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Business Development to create technical strategies for customer opportunities.
  • Develop scientific solutions for gRNA, oligonucleotides, and mRNA based on customer needs.
  • Advise customers on TriLink technologies and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Collaborate with multiple departments to assess feasibility and develop solutions.
  • Represent TriLink at scientific events to bolster credibility and support business growth.
  • Translate market trends and customer feedback into product innovation recommendations.
  • Provide leadership and share best practices across customer interactions.

Benefits

  • Potential to impact lives globally through scientific advancements.
  • Ownership potential through RSU grants and stock purchase options.
  • Comprehensive medical and HSA/FSA options available.
  • Support for fertility and family planning needs.
  • Additional insurance options, including pet insurance.
  • Retirement contributions for long-term savings.
  • Generous holidays and paid time off.
Full Job Description
Your next role as a Miracle Maker

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Commercial team 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.

How you will make an impact:
  • Partner with Business Development and Commercial teams to develop technical strategies supporting complex customer opportunities, custom solutions, and pre- and post-sales activities.
  • Develop scientific recommendations and technical solutions for guide RNA (gRNA), oligonucleotide, mRNA, custom manufacturing, analytical testing, and phase-appropriate GMP services based on customer requirements.
  • Serve as the scientific subject matter expert by resolving complex technical challenges and advising customers on TriLink technologies, products, and services.
  • Assess customer requirements and collaborate with Product Management, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams to determine technical feasibility and solution approaches.
  • Represent TriLink through scientific presentations, customer meetings, conferences, webinars, workshops, and industry events while strengthening scientific credibility and business development.
  • Translate Voice of the Customer (VOC), emerging applications, scientific literature, and market trends into recommendations supporting product innovation, portfolio strategy, and commercial growth.
  • Provide technical leadership and scientific guidance to Commercial teams while sharing best practices across customer engagements and complex technical opportunities.
  • Prepare and present technical proposals, statements of work (SOWs), scientific presentations, publications, webinars, and related customer-facing technical documentation.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

The skills and experience that you will bring:
  • Ph.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.
  • Demonstrated expertise in guide RNA (gRNA), oligonucleotide synthesis, mRNA technologies, nucleic acid therapeutics, molecular biology, and related scientific applications.
  • Experience supporting custom manufacturing, analytical testing, GMP services, process development, quality, or related scientific functions.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess customer requirements, develop scientific recommendations, and translate complex scientific concepts into customer-focused technical solutions.
  • Strong customer-facing, consultative, presentation, and scientific communication skills with experience supporting Business Development and Commercial organizations.
  • Knowledge of clinical development, CMC, GMP, and regulatory requirements supporting nucleic acid therapeutics preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex customer engagements while collaborating across Product Management, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial organizations.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% to support customer meetings, conferences, scientific presentations, and business development activities.

The 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.

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The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:
  • You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
  • You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
  • We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
  • Fertility & family planning assistance.
  • A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
  • Retirement contributions.
  • Holidays & Paid Time Off.

Benefits 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/

To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/

About Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.

Maravai LifeSciences is a leading life sciences company providing critical products to enable the development of drug therapies, diagnostics, novel vaccines and support research on human diseases. The company's products and services accelerate the drug development process, improve patient outcomes and enable earlier diagnosis of diseases. Maravai's businesses operate in three segments: Nucleic Acid Production, Biologics Safety Testing, and Protein Detection. The company's mission is to build a transformative life sciences company by acquiring outstanding businesses and accelerating their growth.
Learn more about Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.
Size
1,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.6 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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