3Brain AG is a Swiss deep tech company working on cell-electronic interfaces that link biological networks to computers via custom-made semiconductor microchips. Our mission is to empower life scientists to probe intelligent networks, accelerate biomedical discoveries for the benefit of patients, and create a future more exciting than the present. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries of engineering for life’s complexities. We are ambitious, fast-growing and love to explore. The company is headquartered in Switzerland nearby Zurich, has subsidiaries in Italy and the US, and has installed its cutting-edge products in laboratories and pharma companies worldwide.
As part of its expansion into the United States, 3Brain is seeking a full-time Field Application Scientist to join our new facility in Baltimore, MD.
This role will be responsible for delivering scientific and technical support to customers across the US, while also managing the operation of a biological laboratory for product demonstrations and hands-on training.
Working at the intersection of science, technology, and commercial activities, the Field Application Scientist will collaborate closely with academic and industry laboratories, playing a key role in establishing and expanding 3Brain’s presence in the US market.
Key responsibilities:
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of 3Brain’s products, applications, and workflows to provide expert scientific guidance to researchers and technical staff
Stay current with relevant scientific literature, including developments related to 3Brain, competing technologies, and the broader field
Deliver remote and on-site technical support and scientific consulting, including system installation, user training, troubleshooting, and experimental design support
Diagnose and resolve technical and application issues, implementing corrective actions and following through to ensure customer success
Proactively engage with customers to gather feedback, monitor satisfaction, and drive adoption of 3Brain solutions
Travel up to 30%, primarily within the United States, with occasional international travel
Manage the 3Brain applications laboratory in Baltimore to support demonstrations and customer training. Key tasks:
Ensure the availability and quality of biological samples (e.g., 2D cultures, spheroids, organoids, ex vivo preparations) derived from animal or human models
Organise and lead workshops and live demonstrations to support sales and customer training initiatives
Oversee laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, calibration, and general upkeep
Manage inventory and ensure timely replenishment of consumables
Design and execute experiments using a variety of biological models (e.g., brain slices, primary cultures, spheroids, organoids) on 3Brain platforms
Analyse experimental data, perform statistical analysis, and prepare clear and concise reports
Support the sales team through product demonstrations, technical presentations, and participation in customer discussions
Represent 3Brain at customer sites, workshops, roadshows, and scientific conferences, both independently and in collaboration with commercial teams
Contribute to the development of scientific content, including application notes, posters, publications, and other technical materials
Required Qualifications
Additional Qualifications
3Brain developed and distributes the world’s first commercial CMOS-based high-resolution Microelectrode Array (MEA), a Biosensor integrating thousands of tiny electrical sensors in a small area. Our Biosensor allows non-invasive (in vitro) investigations of electrogenic cells, such as neurons, cardiac and muscle cells. The technology can be used to investigate electroactive cells' fundamental properties (e.g., neural code for learning and memory), to study and find new treatments to different types of diseases (e.g. Alzheimer and epilepsy) and to assess compounds/chemical toxicity.
