About Us

Imagine a super-resolution microscope so easy to use that anyone on earth can take high-resolution images of bacteria, proteins, cells, and even genes. Imagine the same microscope accelerating cancer research, pharmaceutical development, and virus identification by empowering scientists with real-time, nanoscale imagery of cells and proteins. We're building this technology at ONI!

Our aim is to make super-resolution imaging so easy and the insights so impactful that it becomes widely used by scientists and leads to radical discoveries and innovations. To achieve this goal, our platform will automate every stage of the workflow, integrating the Nanoimager, a microfluidics device (Roboflow) and an online analysis package (CODI) with next-gen super-resolution assays and application-specific microfluidic consumables.

We will soon be launching our first kit which is designed for extracellular vesicles. With one click, the kit captures, images and analyses these tiny particles allowing researchers to characterise their biomarkers for the first time. We are also developing a revolutionary new super-resolution technology called Every Molecule Counts (EMC) that will give our customers a new level of confidence about the biology underlying their images. EMC technology will be integrated into all of our future consumables.

To drive all this innovation we have built a world-class R&D team with colleagues from disciplines including biology, computer science, mathematics and physics. A core principle behind our work is to be detailed in our thinking, but to make products that are simple and intuitive so they can be put in the hands of anyone irrespective of experience, background, or training. We are excited to welcome new team members who share these values and who are excited by our vision.

Currently employing a diverse team of 120+ people, representing over 40 nationalities, ONI is in a period of rapid growth. We closed our $75m Series B round at the start of 2022, led by ARCH Ventures and Casdin Capital, putting our post money valuation at c. $225M, to drive the development of our next generation of products. What we have achieved so far is just the beginning and we are always looking for passionate people to join us on this journey.

Role

The Field Applications Scientist will focus on the scientific and sales activities within ONI's customer network by operating our highly sophisticated instrument. They will support sales by utilising their technical knowledge for on-site demonstrations, performing cutting-edge experiments with world-leading researchers, professors and facility managers. The candidate will establish strong working relationships with customers and potential customers, through excellent communication on technical subjects. The FAS role will contribute to the marketing collaterals such as data analysis, presentations and written communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support sales opportunities with customer demo and technical presentations at customer sites, trade shows, seminars, and technical symposiums (including presentations and networking with thought leaders)
• Performing experiments with academic and commercial partners both in-house and at customer sites
• Responsible for the technical sales process with ONI applications serving as technical consultant and product expert for ONI's technology.
• Support the transition between Sales and the Customer Success team for application training.
• Collaborate in scientific discussions with customers and cultivate long term relationships, pursuing improvements in single molecule microscopy and super resolution techniques by providing customer feedback regarding customer requirements, demo success, and general product/instrument improvements to the product development team.
• Evangelize and embody our technology and respect driven culture at all times to external and internal constituents.
• Product development feedback - translating customer requirements into software and hardware development priorities
• Data analysis and report writing post customer demonstrations
• Support marketing for application notes, technical notes, scientific articles, website/marketing materials
• Develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Directors and Scientists in assigned region, in part by keeping them informed of the latest developments in ONI's single molecule technology.

Experience

• MS/PhD or equivalent experience preferred in Cell Biology, Pathology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Genetics.
• Excellent understanding of fluorescence imaging and super resolution imaging techniques such as STORM, PALM, SIM and smFRET
• Demonstrated curiosity or experience of working in a business and sales environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain records for customer sites and provide high level feedback to management.
• Ability to work in a team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritise work
• Field travel as necessary (up to 50%) in your target territory

What We Offer:

• Generous annual leave + public holidays
• 4 well-being days per year
• Equity in a growing company
• Flexible family leave policy
• 401K plan
• Comprehensive health insurance plan (medical, dental, vision)

For On-Site Employees

• Gym on-site

At ONI, we believe that our diversity and differences are a key ingredient for better decision-making, a richer, more inclusive culture, and ultimately, our collective success. ONI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Additional Information

• ONI Closes $75 Million Series B Led by ARCH Venture Partners and Casdin Capital
• Introduction to ONI & Company culture