Field Application Scientist

About Curi Bio

Curi Bio unlocks novel workflows and delivers functional human data to inform biopharmaceutical R&D decision-making. Through a comprehensive platform featuring human 3D tissue models of disease, biosystems enabling clinically relevant functional analyses, and advanced data analytics, Curi Bio melds functional and analytical assessments for drug safety, efficacy, and potency. By offering leading global pharmaceutical end users an integrated preclinical platform along with highly predictive human stem cell tissue models to generate clinically-relevant data, Curi Bio is bridging the gap between preclinical R&D and clinical outcomes, accelerating the discovery and development of safer, more effective medicines.

Job Summary

The Field Applications Scientist (FAS) is a technical expert and customer advocate who will drive the successful application and development of our innovative platforms. You will provide comprehensive pre- and post-sale support—including product demonstrations, training, and troubleshooting—while actively gathering customer insights and market trends. This role requires hands-on laboratory expertise to design and execute experiments that expand our applications portfolio and unlock new research workflows.

Primary Responsibilities

1) Applications Development

• Gather and analyze customer feedback and market trends to identify unmet needs and opportunities for new applications development.
• Design, plan, and execute experiments using Curi Bio’s platforms to develop key customer data for lead generation and pipeline progression.
• Stay current with scientific advances and industry trends in stem cell biology, tissue engineering, and drug discovery to effectively communicate Curi Bio's value proposition.

2)Customer Success

• Develop a deep technical understanding of Curi Bio's technology and products to deliver exceptional pre- and post-sale support to customers, ensuring their research objectives are met.
• Conduct product demonstrations, training sessions, workshops, and webinars to educate customers on the effective use of Curi Bio's platforms.
• Proactively address and resolve technical inquiries and challenges, ensuring customer research objectives are met.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with key customers and collaborators to support the expansion of platform adoption.

3) Technical Expertise

• Serve as a trusted scientific advisor to customers, understanding their research needs and providing tailored guidance.
• Develop high-quality technical marketing materials for lead generation, including application notes, presentations, and whitepapers.
• Represent Curi Bio at scientific conferences, trade shows, and industry meetings by presenting research findings and technical insights.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (R&D, Sales, Marketing) to relay customer insights and drive product improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in stem cell biology, developmental biology, bioengineering, or a related scientific field,
• 3-5 years of hands-on laboratory experience in stem cell biology, assay development, and/or tissue engineering.
• Expertise in cardiac and/or skeletal muscle biology is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time for customer site visits to provide on-site training and support as well as scientific meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a field applications, technical support, or customer-facing scientific role within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with 3D cell culture, organ-on-a-chip, or complex co-culture systems.
• Familiarity with iPSC-derived or primary cell models and their applications in drug discovery.
• Passion for innovation, moving science forward and a “startup” work ethic (comfortable wearing “multiple hats”). Alignment with Curi Bio’s collaborative and respectful culture. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a remote, dynamic environment. 
• Collaborative team player with the ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels of an organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including flexible PTO policy
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a rapidly growing biotech
• Make a tangible difference in advancing new therapies for patients by contributing to the forefront of human stem cell-based research and drug discovery.
• Collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment alongside a passionate and talented team of scientists and engineers.

Work Environment

• The job responsibilities of this position are predominantly performed on-site at Curi Bio HQ near downtown Seattle.
• Will enter a BSL2 laboratory environment, including potential exposure to biohazards.
• Overnight travel (domestic and international) required to attend scientific meetings, customer demos and training, up to 50% of time.
• Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Fine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and lab equipment.
• Must be able to follow all risk reduction and risk mitigation guidelines as provided by federal, state, and local governments, building management, and the company.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@curibio.com. Please include salary expectations and desired start date in your application.