Repligen Corporation
Field Application Scientist – Chromatography
Repligen Corporation, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Repligen is the only company with deep expertise in both flat-sheet and hollow fiber tangential flow filtration, and is committed to making biologic manufacturing faster, more cost-effective, and easier to scale. Through innovation and strategic acquisitions like Avitide, we continue to expand our high-impact bioprocessing technologies—spanning filtration, chromatography, and process automation—to support the evolving needs of the global biopharmaceutical industry. 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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in Biochemistry, Engineering (Chemical), Biotechnology, or a related discipline is strongly preferred (Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of chromatography-specific experience will also be considered)
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
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project planning capabilities
Ability to work independently while managing multiple customer engagements
Comfortable collaborating in a global, cross-functional team environment
Proficient in English (spoken and written)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Repligen is the only company with deep expertise in both flat-sheet and hollow fiber tangential flow filtration, and is committed to making biologic manufacturing faster, more cost-effective, and easier to scale. Through innovation and strategic acquisitions like Avitide, we continue to expand our high-impact bioprocessing technologies—spanning filtration, chromatography, and process automation—to support the evolving needs of the global biopharmaceutical industry. 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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in Biochemistry, Engineering (Chemical), Biotechnology, or a related discipline is strongly preferred (Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of chromatography-specific experience will also be considered)
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
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project planning capabilities
Ability to work independently while managing multiple customer engagements
Comfortable collaborating in a global, cross-functional team environment
Proficient in English (spoken and written)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
#J-18808-Ljbffr