Position Title: Field Application Scientist (FAS) – Flow Cytometry & Cell Therapy
Location:
US East Coast (Field-based / Remote with regional travel; hubs: Boston/Cambridge, MA; NJ; PA; MD)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior Level (3–5+ years of relevant experience)
Position Overview & Highlights At the Forefront of Cell Therapy: Focus on the cutting-edge CAR-T and cell & gene therapy (CGT) sector, acting as a trusted technical advisor directly engaging with innovative biopharma companies, biotech startups, and leading CROs/CDMOs. Dual Career Trajectory (Technical + Commercial): Bridge deep scientific expertise with commercial strategy, playing a key role in product iteration, application development, and portfolio expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
End-to-End Technical Support: Provide comprehensive, workflow-level flow cytometry technical consultation to CAR-T and cell therapy clients, including experimental design, multi-color panel design, high-dimensional data analysis, and technical troubleshooting.
Customized Assay Development: Design, optimize, and validate custom flow cytometry protocols tailored to client-specific cell models, unique sample matrices, and therapeutic targets.
Regulatory & Method Validation Guidance: Assist clients in navigating regulatory standards (e.g., USP, Ph. Eur., ICH guidelines); support the development, qualification, and validation of compliant analytical methods for QC release, characterization, and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) monitoring.
Training & Voice of Customer (VoC): Organize and deliver technical seminars, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops for both clients and internal commercial teams; gather actionable market feedback and customer requirements to guide R&D pipeline priorities and product improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales and Business Development teams to identify client needs and accelerate technical adoption, while completing other assigned scientific and commercial initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or a related life sciences discipline (Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of extensive industry experience will also be considered).Flow Cytometry Proficiency: Robust, hands-on foundation in flow cytometry with proven ability to independently design experiments, optimize staining protocols, and interpret complex data; proficiency with mainstream cytometers (e.g., BD FACSCanto/Fortessa/Symphony, Beckman CytoFLEX) and analysis software (e.g., FlowJo).Industry Background: 3+ years of experience within CAR-T, cell therapy, biopharma, or CRO/CDMO environments; solid understanding of assay and analytical needs across early discovery, pre-clinical research, process development (PD), QC release testing, and clinical monitoring.
Analytical Standards: Familiarity with analytical method validation principles, pharmacopeial standards (USP/ICH), and GMP/QC testing workflows.
Communication & Travel: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; strong customer-service mindset; willingness to travel within the East Coast region as needed (approx. 20–30%).Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa support at the time of hire. CytoArt may consider future immigration sponsorship based on business needs and company capabilities, but sponsorship cannot be guaranteed
Preferred Qualifications:- (Bonus Points)
- Hands-on experience with in vivo CAR-T platforms or next-generation cell therapy modalities.
- Demonstrated track record in high-parameter/multi-color panel design (e.g., 10+ colors) or commercial flow cytometry reagent development/support.
- Familiarity with nano-flow cytometry (NanoFCM) and characterization of viral vectors (AAV, Lentivirus), lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), or extracellular vesicles/exosomes.
- Direct exposure to IND/BLA regulatory filings (CMC analytical packages) or technology transfer processes.
