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Application Scientist, Technical Design (gRNA CDMO Services)


Who we are


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Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies. At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation.Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science.For over 35 years, Maravai’s portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity.

Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.

Your next role as a Miracle Maker


Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our technical design team as an Application Scientist, Technical Design. The Application Scientist, Technical Designis a client facing technical subject matter expert (SME) that provides custom solutions based on understanding the client’s needs to help grow ourTriLink’s gRNA servicesbusiness.The candidate will work within a cross functional team that includes regional sales/BD representatives, product management, marketing, R&D, GMP Operations, etc.

A successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic work environment applying their technical expertise towards creative customer solutions. Come join our organization for the opportunity to contribute value through your expertise as a miracle maker!

How you will make an impact:


  • Partner with Business Development and Sales teams to improve customer journey by providing technical support and understanding of customer needs during pre-sale activities including but not limited to TriLink’s custom services, gRNA manufacturing, analytical testing, and GMP phase appropriate solutions.
  • Collaborate with Business Development and Sales to enhance the customer journey by providing technical support and understanding customer journey during pre-sale activities, including TriLink’s custom services and GMP solutions.
  • Represent the company scientifically at conferences, seminars, and webinars alongside R&D.
  • Address inquiries about company technology and manage technical escalations and support cases.
  • Serve as a liaison between customers and internal teams to present RFPs, HLEs, Proposals, and SOWs for client-specific technical needs.
  • Highlight the Voice of Customer (VOC) to internal teams to drive business focus and innovation.
  • Stay informed on technological advances, industry trends, and innovations in RNA health.

The skills and experience that you will bring:


  • Bachelor’s degree in biological field (i.e., molecular biology, biochemistry, or genomics); with at least 4 years of extensive technical experience in nucleic acids lab techniques from biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. At least 2 years of experience for PhD. 
  • Preferred lab experiences in: R&D, Process Development, GMP manufacturing, and/or QC
  • Strong client-facing skills, task-oriented, and able to communicate scientifically with technical teams.
  • Proven track record working with Business Development, Marketing, and Sales in Life Sciences.
  • Advanced understanding of molecular biology and mRNA/nucleic acid therapeutic applications, including proficiency in chemical oligo synthesis and gRNA applications.
  • Understanding of clinical development pathways and current regulatory or CMC requirements.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Proficiency in English; additional language skills (e.g., French or German) are a plus.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% including semi-regular visits to company Headquarters (San Diego, CA) and customer visits as needed.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $102,000 - $116,000. In addition, highly competitive long-term incentives in the form of company equity, bonus participation and company sponsored benefits are provided as part of the total compensation package. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications, as well as the location of the role.  

The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:


  • You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
  • You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
  • We offer comprehensive medical plansand HSA/FSAoptions.
  • Fertility & family planning assistance.
  • A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
  • Retirement contributions.
  • Holidays & Paid Time Off.

Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/ 

To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at


https://www.maravai.com/careers/


Maravai LifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Click here to view Maravai LifeSciences Privacy Notice

HIRING SCAM ALERT


Recently, individuals impersonating Maravai LifeSciences Human Resources members have offered fraudulent interviews and job offers to unsuspecting candidates. To help protect you from these scam artists, please be aware that:

  • Maravai LifeSciences will never interview a candidate over RingCentral, similar messaging apps or social media (e.g. Telegram, Google Hangouts, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, etc.)
  • Maravai LifeSciences will never send a company check or ask an applicant to pay a fee or purchase at home work/training materials in connection with an application for employment.
  • Maravai LifeSciences will never provide excess money to an applicant and ask the applicant to write a check for repayment.

If you have any doubt about a job offer or any other communication purporting to come from Maravai LifeSciences, please reach out to us directly at taops@maravai.com. If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, you can report this activity at: www.iC3.gov or www.stopfraud.gov.

Life at TriLink BioTechnologies

TriLink BioTechnologies, part of Maravai LifeSciences, is a best-in-class contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for the synthesis of nucleic acids, NTPs and mRNA capping analogs. TriLink has scale-up expertise and unique mRNA, oligonucleotide & plasmid production capabilities for companies focused on therapeutic, vaccine, diagnostic and biopharmaceutical breakthroughs. Biopharma companies turn to TriLink as a critical supplier of modified nucleic acids and as a CDMO partner to help them move from early research into clinical trials. TriLink's proprietary CleanCap® mRNA co-transcriptional capping technology simplifies mRNA manufacturing by removing additional enzymatic steps, resulting in high capping efficiency and improved yields over traditional co-transcriptional capping methods. TriLink's CDMO services offer a range of manufacturing grade products from discovery-grade (RUO) to its customizable intermediate-grade - GMPLink™ to full GMP-grade with scale-up and technology transfer expertise. With its recent facility expansion to increase cGMP capacity, TriLink provides support from initial research phases to the production of material for use in clinical trials. TriLink operates a quality system in compliance with ICH Q7, Good Manufacturing Practice Guidance for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Section 19, APIs for Use in Clinical Trials, and ISO 9001:2015 standards. TriLink, founded by Dr. Rick Hogrefe and Terry Beck, has been a pioneer in nucleic acid synthesis & manufacturing since its inception in 1996. With product and service offerings and expertise that have adapted to customer needs over the decades, TriLink remains committed to taking on challenges others simply will not. TriLink continues to expand its cGMP and general mRNA, oligonucleotide & plasmid manufacturing capacity at its new San Diego global headquarters to support therapeutic, vaccine and diagnostic customers.
Thrive Here & What We Value- Inclusive and Equitable Culture- Collaborative work environment- Opportunities for professional growth and development- Flexible work schedule options- Recognition for outstanding performance- Diverse perspectives as the foundation of innovation- Providing differentiated value to customers- Enabling miracles of science- Comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options- Retirement contributions, Holidays & Paid Time Off (varies by region)
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