Job Description

About Aumintec Inc.

Aumintec is a biotechnology company specializing in advanced molecular diagnostics solutions. We design and manufacture innovative laboratory instruments including liquid handling robots, qPCR instruments, and nucleic acid extraction systems. Our mission is to empower researchers and educators with reliable, automated, and accessible molecular biology tools.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on

Application Specialist

to join our

Product Development Team

. This role bridges technical expertise and customer engagement -- ideal for someone who enjoys both benchwork and real-world problem-solving with researchers and professors. You will be responsible for validating workflows, optimizing protocols, supporting product demonstrations, and providing scientific solutions tailored to customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the engineers to design, validate, and optimize liquid handling workflows for

qPCR

,

nucleic acid extraction

, and

NGS library preparation

. Run biological experiments both manually and on Aumintec's automated platforms to compare and validate instrument performance. Evaluate and compare assay kits, enzymes, and reagents from different vendors to ensure compatibility with Aumintec's automated platforms. Support the marketing specialistsby providing scientific expertise during demos, presentations, and customer visits. Engage directly with customers (professors, researchers, and lab managers) to understand their research needs and propose customized workflow solutions. Participate in on-site demonstrations, training sessions, conference, and tradeshows at universities, research institutions. Prepare validation documents, application notes, and presentations to support product marketing and user education. Provide feedback to internal engineering and R&D teams for continuous product improvement.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in

Molecular biology

,

Biotechnology

,

Biomedical Sciences

,

Biomedical Engineering

, or a related field.

Experience:

1-3 years of hands-on laboratory experience

with

qPCR

,

nucleic acid extraction

, and

NGS workflows

. Experience with liquid handling automation (protocol development) is an asset. Prior experience in a biotech company, instrument manufacturer, or research core facility is an asset.

Skills:

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to design and troubleshoot molecular workflows. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Comfortable interacting with academic and industrial clients. Ability to travel

Benefit Package:

Extended health insurance

Dental/vision care

Year-end bonus and project-related bonus (depending on performance and company's financial situation, not guaranteed)

Onsite parking

Job Type and others:

Full time (on-site) with a 3-month probation period.

For applicant(s), please include transcript(s) (unofficial is acceptable) along with your resume and cover letter.

Salary:

Starting salary $50,000 per year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3K1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person