Application Scientist (AS)

About RheoSense, Inc. RheoSense, Inc. (RheoSense) is a leading scientific instrumentation company specializing in high‑precision microfluidic viscosity measurement technology. Our innovative VROC® platform is trusted by researchers, engineers, and scientists across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, materials science, and advanced manufacturing. We are committed to delivering accurate, reliable, and user‑friendly measurement solutions that empower our customers to accelerate discovery, improve product performance, and drive scientific advancement. At RheoSense, we foster a collaborative, fast‑moving environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and customer focus guide everything we do. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals who are excited to contribute to cutting‑edge technology and make a meaningful impact in the scientific community. Position: Application Scientist Location: This is a remote position based in Germany , and the employee’s home office will serve as their primary work location. The role includes travel throughout Germany and Europe for customer visits, installations, and training. RheoSense’s corporate headquarters is located in San Ramon, California, and the position will collaborate regularly with U.S.‑based teams. Employment Structure: This position will be hired through an Employer of Record (EOR) via Rippling . The EOR will serve as the legal employer in Germany and will administer payroll, statutory benefits, and employment compliance in accordance with all applicable German labor laws. Day‑to‑day work, responsibilities, and performance management will be directed by RheoSense, Inc. Benefits & Perks: Benefits and perks for this role are administered by Rippling and comply with all statutory requirements in Germany. Additional role‑specific or company‑provided benefits may be included based on local regulations and EOR policies. Application Screening Process: Your application will not be considered if you fail to meet the minimum qualifications listed below or do not submit a detailed cover letter and resume as required for the application screening process. Salary: €65,000–€80,000 base salary , plus eligibility for a performance‑based bonus. The successful candidate’s starting base salary will be determined by permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the base range for this role. Who You Are You are a scientifically driven, hands‑on Application Scientist who thrives in a fast‑paced instrumentation environment. You’re comfortable diagnosing issues on precision instruments, guiding customers through complex workflows, and translating scientific concepts into practical solutions. You collaborate seamlessly with internal teams and support business development efforts through technical expertise, demonstrations, and customer‑focused insights. You bring professionalism, calmness under pressure, and a strong service‑first mindset that ensures customer success. Job Responsibilities And Expectations This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Provide scientific training, demonstrations, and workflow consultations for RheoSense instruments and software. Translate viscosity, rheology, and microfluidic concepts into practical applications for customer workflows. Guide customers in method development, data interpretation, and best practices for high‑precision viscosity measurements. Support customers both remotely and on site to ensure successful integration of RheoSense technologies. Install, configure, and maintain RheoSense instruments at customer sites as needed. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure optimal instrument performance and minimal downtime. Document service activities, customer interactions, and technical findings accurately and promptly. Provide technical expertise during customer evaluations, demos, and discussions to support business development efforts. Identify customer needs and communicate insights to sales, engineering, product development, and R&D teams. Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer satisfaction during all field and remote interactions. Travel throughout Germany and Europe as required. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biophysics); PhD highly desirable Hands‑on experience with scientific instrumentation, analytical equipment, or laboratory measurement systems Demonstrated ability to translate scientific concepts into practical applications Technical a