Field Applications Specialist

SPARTA Biodiscovery is a scientific instrumentation business, centred around the SPARTA^® – Single Particle Automated Raman Trapping Analysis – technology. Our flagship product, the AGIS I, enables single-particle Raman spectroscopy for detailed analysis of nanoparticle composition, targeting ligands, and drug loading. We serve academic and industry clients worldwide, driving innovation in nanomedicine, drug delivery, and cell/gene therapy.

London-based Biotech

As a spin-out company of Imperial College, Sparta Biodiscovery is based at Scale Space in White City, London, a vibrant and growing life science cluster with a modern office and brand-new laboratory space. SPARTA Biodiscovery invites you to become part of a vibrant and professional workplace with the chance of bringing ideas to life and science to market for the benefit of both society and human welfare. More information can be found here.

The role

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Field Applications Specialist to play a critical customer facing role in supporting evaluations of the SPARTA^® platform and ensuring successful client outcomes. This position combines deep scientific understanding with excellent communication and problem-solving skills to guide customers through complex analytical workflows and demonstrate the value of single-particle Raman spectroscopy.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

Technical Expertise & Demonstrations

• Develop advanced expertise in SPARTA^® technology and its applications across lipid nanoparticles, exosomes, polymer systems, and other nanoformulations. (Previous handling of nanoparticles as drug delivery systems is desirable).
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver high quality instrument demonstrations at client sites and remotely.
• Collaborate closely with Account/Sales Managers to understand client objectives and define clear demonstration success criteria.
• Present technical capabilities with clarity and confidence to varied scientific audiences.

Customer Guidance & Post-Demo Engagement

• Support clients throughout the full evaluation lifecycle, ensuring a smooth handover from sales to applications and maintaining excellent communication.
• Conduct post-demo data analysis using statistical and analytical techniques, preparing compelling reports that highlight system performance and scientific insight.
• Provide technical follow-up to accelerate sales conversions and help customers assess instrument fit for their research programmes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by interpreting results, troubleshooting analytical challenges, and guiding customers on best practices.

Collaboration & Market Insight

• Work in partnership with other Application Specialists and Engineers to deepen the customer experience and enable successful instrument adoption.
• Capture customer feedback, competitive insight, and market trends to inform internal product development and commercial strategy.
• Represent SPARTA Biodiscovery at conferences, workshops, user meetings, webinars, and other community facing events to raise product awareness and generate new opportunities.

Cross-Functional Support

• Contribute to the creation of technical materials, application notes, and training content.
• Assist sales colleagues during proposal development, evaluation scoping, and technical qualification of opportunities.
• Engage with the broader start-up environment, contributing flexibly across varied tasks typical of a growing life science instrumentation company.

Key selection criteria

• Educational Background: Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Bioengineering or a related field.
• Technical Expertise: Experience in nanoparticle/nanoformulation characterisation or vibrational spectroscopy (Raman, IR).
• Commercial Experience: Experience selling scientific technologies or services, particularly involving long sales cycles.
• Communication: Excellent presentation and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex science effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Travel Availability: Willingness to travel to UK, EU and/or US client sites (up to ~40%).
• Ideally London-based for training and team interaction.

Benefits at SPARTA Biodiscovery include:

• Competitive base salary package commensurate with level of experience
• Evolving benefits package as the company grows
• Becoming part of a diverse excited team focused on growing a great company based on innovative technologies that can have direct real-world impact
• Access to the exciting start-up community of innovators and entrepreneurs in London’s White City Innovation District and Scale Space

Further information

Helen Reynolds, Founder of Vita Research Associates, is our dedicated independent Talent Acquisition Consultant and all initial discussions and correspondence remain completely confidential until you decide to progress to the next stage of the process and give Helen your permission to share your details with SPARTA Biodiscovery.

For further information or if you have any queries or concerns about the role or the process, please address them to Helen directly on 07780 968489 or helen@vitaresearch.co.uk.

SPARTA Biodiscovery is an equal-opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion in the workspace. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin or marital status.

Legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom is required. In compliance with UK law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Kingdom and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. SPARTA Biodiscovery reserves the right not to make an appointment.