We are seeking an experienced, strategically minded Field Application Scientist (FAS) to support Repligen’s growing chromatography product portfolio, including pre-packed columns, affinity resins, and chromatography systems. This field-based role is ideal for a technically strong professional with a deep understanding of downstream process development and chromatography operations.

You will act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, guiding them through method development, scale-up, and tech transfer using Repligen’s solutions. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role involving close collaboration with Sales, R&D, Product Management, and key bioprocessing innovators in the field. This is a a remote based role with 50% travel and we are open to applicants from Germany, France, UK and the Benelux area.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on Repligen’s chromatography solutions:
  • OPUS® pre-packed chromatography columns
  • Avitide™ affinity chromatography resins
  • ARTeSYN™ chromatography systems
  • ProConnex® single-use flow paths

• Partner with Sales to support pre- and post-sales activities:
  • Lead technical discussions, customer consultations, and solution positioning
  • Provide expert input on experimental design, column selection, and resin pairing
  • Conduct technical seminars, system demos, and on-site/in-lab training
  • Troubleshoot application challenges and optimize customer workflows
  • Assist in execution of Voice of Customer (VoC) feedback programs
• Act as a strategic liaison between customers and internal teams (R&D, Product Management, Engineering), ensuring customer insights are translated into product development priorities and future innovations
• Lead or contribute to generation of high-value application collateral:
  • Application notes, case studies, technical white papers, training materials
  • Conference presentations and posters
• Support customers through the full development lifecycle—from early process development through pilot and commercial-scale manufacturing
• Analyze trends and feedback from the field to provide strategic input into portfolio direction and technical positioning

• Advanced degree in Biochemistry, Engineering (Chemical), Biotechnology, or a related discipline is strongly preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in downstream purification within biopharmaceutical development or manufacturing, with deep technical expertise in chromatography
• Proven experience with:
  • Method development and optimization of chromatography unit operations
  • Column packing, pre-packed columns, and resin selection
  • Scale-up, scale-down, tech transfer, and cGMP environments
• Experience with gene/cell therapy applications, novel modalities, or large-scale agarose column packing is a strong plus
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage technically with scientists and operational teams
• Proficient in English (spoken and written)