About this opportunity
Emploive lists this Field Applications Specialist - West Region Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) · San Diego, KS + 11 more Full-time · On-site $95,600–153,000 1 hour ago opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
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Job Description
Location: Field-Based - West Region
Reporting To: Field Applications Specialist Manager, U.S. Region
Position Summary
Enable science. Drive adoption. Deliver customer outcomes.
At Waters, Field Applications Specialists are critical to ensuring customers realize the full value of their investment through expert scientific engagement, application guidance, and workflow optimization. Operating at the intersection of science and customer success, you guide users from onboarding through long‑term adoption - translating complex technologies into meaningful scientific and operational outcomes.
This role goes beyond troubleshooting. It requires the ability to understand customer workflows, deliver impactful training, and proactively drive utilization and adoption. You will partner closely with commercial, service, and marketing teams to strengthen customer outcomes, increase product adoption, and uncover opportunities for growth.
This is a high‑impact role where scientific expertise, customer engagement, and execution directly influence utilization, customer retention, and long‑term value creation.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Engagement & Training
Lead customer onboarding to ensure a seamless transition from purchase to implementation
Deliver high-quality, application‑focused training tailored to customer workflows and expertise levels
Educate customers on best practices to maximize instrument and application performance
Support initial setup, validation, and readiness of customer workflows
Post‑Sale Technical Support & Expertise
Provide advanced application support and troubleshooting across instruments and workflows
Partner with customers to resolve complex technical challenges efficiently
Serve as a trusted scientific advisor for ongoing application needs
Escalate and coordinate resolution of complex issues with internal teams
Workflow Optimization & Adoption
Drive utilization through proactive engagement and scientific consultation
Advise customers on optimizing workflows and improving outcomes
Identify gaps and recommend best‑practice solutions
Enable customers to achieve measurable success
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Who can apply
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