Application Scientist
$75k - $90k+ 4% 401(k) match
Senior
Master's, PhD
Malvern, PA, USA
In PersonOn-site in the office Monday–Friday; occasional customer visits, training, demonstrations, and conferences.
Biology & BiotechBiomedical Engineering & Medical Devices
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- Prior experience in application development based on PWR, SPR, BLI, or similar biosensor instruments, with a strong understanding of PWR technology or related label-free detection technologies.
- Prior experience in research and development, preferably in analytical chemistry, surface chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, protein sciences, molecular biology, and/or assay development.
- Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry or bioanalytical instruments, including surface plasmon resonance, spectroscopy, or other relevant technologies.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, troubleshooting, and interpretation of experimental results.
- Hands-on experience developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting biological or biochemical assays.
- Ability to communicate and present technical information effectively to internal teams, customers, distributors, and external partners.
- Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and provide practical application guidance to customers with different levels of technical expertise.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and manage multiple application-development projects.
- Either a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or a related field with some experience, or a Master's degree in a relevant field with approximately five years of relevant experience.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position, move, operate and use required equipment, and reach items.
- Ability to move or transport up to 30 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to communicate, converse with others, and exchange information.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, optimization, and validation of new PWR applications through experimental design and execution.
- Collaborate with R&D, software, engineering, manufacturing, and sales/marketing teams to support product development, product launches, commercialization, and continuous product improvement.
- Develop application methods and assays for life science applications, including drug discovery, protein interaction analysis, biomolecular binding characterization, and other relevant applications.
- Analyze and interpret PWR experimental data and establish appropriate approaches for evaluating application performance, reproducibility, sensitivity, specificity, and data quality.
- Present application results and technical information to internal and external audiences, including customers, distributors, conferences, and webinars.
- Assist with preparing technical materials for sales, marketing, customer training, and product launches.
- Provide technical and application support to external customers, including troubleshooting application issues, identifying root causes, and recommending practical solutions.
- Support customer proof-of-concept studies, application demonstrations, instrument evaluations, and technical training as needed.
- Work with customers and internal teams to understand application requirements and translate customer feedback into application and product development opportunities.
Desired Qualifications
- Hands-on PWR or SPR application development experience.
- Familiarity with label-free biosensor technologies and biomolecular interaction analysis.
- Experience with protein-protein, protein-small molecule, antibody-antigen, or other biomolecular interaction assays.
- Experience with customer-facing technical support, application training, instrument demonstrations, or field application support.
- Experience preparing application notes, technical reports, presentations, or other scientific communication materials.
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Experience with PWR instrumentation and associated data-analysis/software tools.
- Experience with other laboratory and analytical instrumentation used for application development.
About the company
Valley Forge Pharma is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that specializes in peptide therapeutics. It provides integrated services from initial development through commercial supply, focusing on peptide API sourcing, supply chain management, and chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) development. The core offering is cGMP peptide API manufacturing, using multiple synthesis methods—solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), liquid-phase peptide synthesis (LPPS), ligation chemistry, and fragment condensation—to produce gram- to multi-kilogram-scale batches in Class 100K and Class 10K clean rooms. The company supports various protecting strategies (Boc, Fmoc, Cbz) and ensures quality through a standard analytical package, including mass spectrometry and RP-HPLC purity assessments. Valley Forge Pharma aims to deliver high-quality peptide products at competitive prices to support pharmaceutical research, discovery, and clinical innovation.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Malvern, Pennsylvania
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Website and LinkedIn updated in 2026, showing active operations and market presence.
- Hiring business development in June and August 2026 targets cross-border order growth.
- New wholesale distribution and NABP accreditation work expands revenue beyond manufacturing.
What critics are saying
- No public revenue, funding, or customer names surfaced by September 2026.
- 2026 hiring for DR, shipping, and wholesale distribution signals compliance and execution strain.
- Biopeptek contact details in job posts suggest brand confusion and integration risk.
What makes Valley Forge Pharma unique
- Specializes in cGMP peptide APIs across SPPS, LPPS, ligation, and fragment condensation.
- Runs development through commercial supply from Malvern, Pennsylvania, with custom peptide manufacturing focus.
- LinkedIn cites 40 years combined team experience and state-of-the-art peptide facility.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays