Field Application Scientist (APAC)

Seoul, South Korea April 21, 2026 Full Time

Your next role as a Miracle Maker

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our commercial team as a Field Application Scientist (APAC). As a Field Application Scientist (APAC), you will be a client facing technical subject matter expert (SME) that provides custom solutions based on understanding the client’s needs to help grow our TriLink’s mRNA services business. The candidate will work within a cross functional team that includes regional sales/BD representatives, proposals, product management, marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, and Analytical teams. A successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic work environment applying their technical expertise towards creative customer solutions.

How you will make an impact:

Partner with Business Development and Sales teams to improve customer journey by providing technical support and understanding of customer needs during pre-sale activities including but not limited to TriLink’s custom discovery services in mRNA manufacturing, analytical testing, and relevant products.
Support customer journey from early discovery on.
Represent the company scientifically at conferences, seminars, and webinars alongside R&D.
Address inquiries about company technology and manage technical escalations and support cases.
Serve as a liaison between customers and internal teams to produce applicable quotes, RFPs, HLEs, Proposals, and SOWs for client-specific technical needs.
Highlight the Voice of Customer (VOC) to internal teams to drive business focus and innovation.
Stay informed on technological advances, industry trends, and innovations in RNA health.
Perform other functions and duties as required

The skills and experience that you will bring:

Bachelor’s degree in biological field (i.e. molecular biology, biochemistry, or genomics); with at least 4 years of extensive technical experience in nucleic acids lab techniques from biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. At least 2 years of experience for PhD.
Preferred lab experiences in: R&D, Process Development, QC directly in mRNA. GMP manufacturing is a plus.
Strong client-facing skills, task-oriented, and able to communicate scientifically with technical teams.
Proven track record working with Business Development, Marketing, and Sales in Life Sciences.
Advanced understanding of molecular biology and mRNA/nucleic acid therapeutic applications, including manufacturing and analytical methods.
Understanding of clinical development pathways and current regulatory or CMC requirements.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to travel up to 30% including semiregular visits to company Headquarters (San Diego, CA) and customer visits as needed

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