Field Applications Scientist (FAS)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand (Regional Scope)

Company: Velgen Technik (Thailand) Company Limited

Reports to: FAS Manager (Functional) / Country Manager (Local)

The Field Applications Scientist (FAS) serves as the primary scientific authority and technical bridge between Velgen Technik and our clinical, academic, and biotech partners. This is a high-impact role for a molecular biology expert who enjoys combining bench-level technical proficiency with strategic customer consultation.

As Velgen Technik is a regional leader, this role offers a unique opportunity for cross-border collaboration and professional development, including supporting our expansion across South East Asia and receiving specialized training at our global centers of excellence.

• Technical Consultation: Act as the Expert Voice during the pre-sales process, identifying customer research goals and troubleshooting experimental bottlenecks.
• Scientific Execution: Design and perform bench-top demonstrations and Proof of Concept (PoC) studies, specifically focusing on NGS workflows, DNA/RNA extractions, and library preparation.
• Regional Support: Provide on-site technical expertise and troubleshooting support for key projects across South East Asia, collaborating with regional teams to ensure consistent service quality.
• Customer Onboarding: Lead installations and provide comprehensive technical training to lab staff, ensuring seamless integration of our equipment into their workflows.
• Knowledge Leadership: Represent Velgen Technik at international seminars and symposia, presenting data-driven talks and organizing regional webinars.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a significant advantage.
• Technical Expertise: At least 3 years of hands-on experience in:
• NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) workflows.
• DNA and RNA extraction techniques.
• NGS Library Preparation.
• Basic and advanced molecular biology techniques.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent command of both English and Thai (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication skills with a teacher mindset and a keen interest in learning new technologies.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to understand complex customer requirements and troubleshoot technical failures.
• Mobility: Ability and willingness to travel regionally (SEA) and internationally for training and project support.

• Overseas Professional Training: Gain access to world-class technical training programs held at our international headquarters and partner supplier sites to stay at the cutting edge of genomic technology.
• Regional Exposure: Opportunity to support and network with top-tier scientific institutions throughout South East Asia.
• Strategic Growth: Work in a collaborative environment that values scientific integrity and technical leadership over standard sales metrics.

• Work experience as a Field Applications Scientist (FAS) in the life sciences industry.
• Familiarity with the regional biotech landscape in South East Asia.