Field Application Specialist - Manchester (North West)

Region: Manchester & Greater Manchester / North West
Role Type: Full‑time
Sector: Molecular Diagnostics * Genomics

About the Opportunity

We are supporting an innovative diagnostics organisation that has developed the world's first genomic PCR test capable of differentiating infectious from non‑infectious joint pain - a breakthrough reshaping orthopaedic diagnostics.

As demand for this next‑generation technology rapidly grows across the UK, we are seeking a Field Application Specialist based in Manchester to support clinicians, laboratories, and orthopaedic teams integrating this world‑first diagnostic solution into clinical pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Applications & Training

• Deliver technical and clinical training to hospital teams on the use of advanced genomic PCR diagnostics for joint pain evaluation.
• Support onboarding, workflow integration, and best‑practice implementation in NHS and private hospitals.
• Facilitate adoption of a world‑first orthopaedic genomic PCR test, ensuring clinicians see immediate value.

Technical & Molecular Expertise

• Provide expert guidance in PCR, molecular biology, genomics, and NGS workflows.
• Troubleshoot assay performance, assist with validation, and support optimisation of diagnostic workflows.
• Work closely with R&D, clinical, and customer teams to ensure high‑quality implementation and user satisfaction.

Customer Engagement

• Build strong relationships with surgeons, microbiologists, biomedical scientists, and infection specialists across the North West.
• Act as the regional expert for all technical, scientific, and applications‑related queries.
• Support clinical evaluations, demonstrations, and user experience feedback loops.

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements

• Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in Genomics, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Science, Microbiology, or similar.
• Strong experience with PCR; knowledge of NGS or host‑response genomics is highly beneficial.
• Experience in clinical diagnostics, molecular labs, or medical devices.
• Based in or near Manchester, with willingness to travel throughout the North West.

Desirable Experience

• Field‑based applications support or clinical specialist experience.
• Familiarity with infection, inflammation, or orthopaedic diagnostic pathways.
• Comfortable working directly with clinicians, labs, and theatre‑based users.