Applications Specialist - Peptides and Organic ... Sales & Marketing · Shanghai
Biotage, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Exciting opportunity for an experienced Applications Specialist – Peptides & Organic Chemistry to support our growing customer base across China.
This role will focus on pre‑sales and post‑sales application support for our SMST and SU product lines, with a strong emphasis on organic chemistry and peptide workflows. The successful candidate will provide hands‑on technical expertise to customers across pharma, biopharma, CDMO, academic, and government sectors—supporting workflows from synthesis through purification and evaporation. Acting as a trusted technical partner, you will work closely with customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders across China and wider APAC organisation.
Customer & Technical Support
Provide expert application support through on‑site visits, remote sessions, phone, and email
Deliver hands‑on demonstrations, instrument operation training, and workflow optimisation
Troubleshoot application, method, and system challenges to ensure successful customer outcomes
Pre‑Sales & Business Support
Partner closely with Sales to identify, develop, and maximise business opportunities
Support customer discussions by aligning product capabilities to real‑world workflows
Build and maintain strong, long‑term customer relationships
Product & Market Expertise
Support the small molecule, peptide, and scale‑up systems portfolio
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape
Advise internally and externally on best practices in synthesis, purification, and evaporation workflows
Marketing & Scientific Contribution
Contribute to application notes, brochures, posters, and scientific presentations (English)
Present technical content at conferences, trade shows, and customer events as required
Skills and experience
PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline
Formal education in peptide chemistry is essential
Hands on laboratory experience in Organic synthesis and solid‑phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) including
Purification of organic and/or peptide compounds
Method optimisation and troubleshooting using analytical data
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Strong attention to detail with a collaborative, self‑driven mindset
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Desirable
Experience with liquid chromatography and media technologies
Familiarity with automation systems
Prior experience working with Biotage products or competitor instruments (synthesis, flash purification, peptides)
Experience in customer‑facing scientific or applications roles
Travel will vary as needed. Expected travel within China domestic as well as outside of China as required.
About Biotage Biotage is a global supplier, and solutions partner to a widerange of customers within drug discovery and developmentand analytical testing. With strong expertise in separationand purification technologies, and a focus on leveragingintelligent workflow solutions, we aim to efficiently supportthe advancement and protection of human health. Learnmore at biotage.com
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This role will focus on pre‑sales and post‑sales application support for our SMST and SU product lines, with a strong emphasis on organic chemistry and peptide workflows. The successful candidate will provide hands‑on technical expertise to customers across pharma, biopharma, CDMO, academic, and government sectors—supporting workflows from synthesis through purification and evaporation. Acting as a trusted technical partner, you will work closely with customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders across China and wider APAC organisation.
Customer & Technical Support
Provide expert application support through on‑site visits, remote sessions, phone, and email
Deliver hands‑on demonstrations, instrument operation training, and workflow optimisation
Troubleshoot application, method, and system challenges to ensure successful customer outcomes
Pre‑Sales & Business Support
Partner closely with Sales to identify, develop, and maximise business opportunities
Support customer discussions by aligning product capabilities to real‑world workflows
Build and maintain strong, long‑term customer relationships
Product & Market Expertise
Support the small molecule, peptide, and scale‑up systems portfolio
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape
Advise internally and externally on best practices in synthesis, purification, and evaporation workflows
Marketing & Scientific Contribution
Contribute to application notes, brochures, posters, and scientific presentations (English)
Present technical content at conferences, trade shows, and customer events as required
Skills and experience
PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline
Formal education in peptide chemistry is essential
Hands on laboratory experience in Organic synthesis and solid‑phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) including
Purification of organic and/or peptide compounds
Method optimisation and troubleshooting using analytical data
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Strong attention to detail with a collaborative, self‑driven mindset
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Desirable
Experience with liquid chromatography and media technologies
Familiarity with automation systems
Prior experience working with Biotage products or competitor instruments (synthesis, flash purification, peptides)
Experience in customer‑facing scientific or applications roles
Travel will vary as needed. Expected travel within China domestic as well as outside of China as required.
About Biotage Biotage is a global supplier, and solutions partner to a widerange of customers within drug discovery and developmentand analytical testing. With strong expertise in separationand purification technologies, and a focus on leveragingintelligent workflow solutions, we aim to efficiently supportthe advancement and protection of human health. Learnmore at biotage.com
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