At Biotage, we empower scientists to accelerate discovery, improve laboratory workflows, and advance the development of new medicines. Our innovative solutions support customers across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, and contract research organisations worldwide.
The Opportunity:We have an exciting opportunity for a Biomolecule Application Specialist to support our growing customer base across China.
This role will focus on pre-sales and post-sales application support for our Large Molecule portfolio. The successful candidate will provide hands-on technical expertise to customers across biopharma, CDMO, CRO, academic, and research institutes—supporting workflows from upstream biodiscovery through downstream purification and chromatography processes. Acting as a trusted technical partner, you will work closely with customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders across China and the wider APAC organisation.
Key Responsibilities:Serve as the technical expert for Biotage’s Large Molecule portfolio, providing pre- and post-sales application support across China.
Deliver hands-on demonstrations, workflow consultations, method development guidance, training, installation assistance, and troubleshooting both remotely and on-site.
Assist with chromatography media selection, column usage, and downstream purification optimisation
Partner closely with the local Sales team to identify, develop, and maximise Large Molecule opportunities, and contribute to strategic account development.
Support the integrated BioMolecule portfolio across Core/Discovery Product line , which includes products and technologies associated with various biomolecules purification and workflows, such as proteins, plasmid DNA, antibodies, AAVs etc.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of bioprocess trends, chromatography technologies, and competitive landscape in China
Coordinate with APAC application and product teams for joint customer projects
Create and deliver technical content, including application notes, posters, presentations, and workflow guides (English and Chinese as required)
Present scientific and technical content at seminars, workshops, and conferences
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
Strong understanding of protein purification, media/sorbent knowledge and chromatography principles
Hands-on experience in discovery lab scale purification of plasmid, antibodies, proteins.
Experience in application support, process development, or technical sales within biopharma or CDMO environments preferred
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into practical customer solutions.
Self-driven and resilient, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Fluent chinese (required) and business-level English (oral and written)
Travel will be frequent within China, with occasional travel to APAC and global locations (UK/US) for training and customer support as required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- Master's degree (preferred)
- Strong understanding of protein purification, media/sorbent knowledge and chromatography principles
- Hands-on experience in discovery lab scale purification of plasmid, antibodies, proteins
- Experience in application support, process development, or technical sales within biopharma or CDMO environments
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to translate complex scientific concepts
- Self-driven, resilient, able to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Fluent Chinese (required)
- Business-level English (oral and written)
What We Do
Biotage is a global partner in drug discovery, development, and analytical testing, providing expertise in separation and purification technologies and intelligent workflow solutions to advance human health and optimize scientific processes.
