Field Application Specialist - Manchester
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.
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