Applications Engineer II

Job Description

At PBS Biotech, we’re not just building technology — we’re helping bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.

PBS Biotech is an innovative, fast-growing biotechnology company headquartered in Camarillo, California. We specialize in advanced single-use bioreactor systems that support cutting-edge cell therapy and biopharmaceutical applications. Our mission is to enable the next generation of life-saving therapies through scalable, efficient, and high performance bioprocessing solutions.

At PBS, you’ll be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team working at the forefront of biotechnology innovation.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Applications Engineer II to serve as a key technical partner to our global customer base. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise, client interaction, and problem-solving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

As an Applications Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting customers with the successful use of PBS bioreactor systems, contributing to product improvements, and partnering closely with internal teams to drive innovation and customer success.

This is a remote position with travel required.

What You’ll Do

Serve as a technical expert supporting customers on PBS bioreactor systems and bioprocess optimization

Troubleshoot and resolve cell culture and process-related challenges in a timely manner

Provide remote and on-site training to customers and internal teams

Partner with Sales to support customer engagements and drive successful adoption of PBS technologies

Lead and participate in technical discussions with key clients

Translate customer feedback into actionable insights for product development teams

Support development of technical marketing materials (application notes, white papers, etc.)

Work collaboratively with the Field Service team to help complete services on PBS bioreactors in the field as necessary

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Scientific discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience

Hands-on experience with immune cell culture (T cells, NK cells)

Experience working with bioreactor systems

Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to travel (up to ~25%)

Nice to Have

Experience working in biotech, biopharma, or related industries

Experience creating technical documentation or publications

Customer-facing or applications support experience

Why Join PBS Biotech

Be part of a company advancing cell therapy and bioprocessing innovation

Work in a collaborative, high-impact environment

Opportunity to influence product development and customer success

Competitive compensation and benefits

Remote flexibility with global exposure

If you’re passionate about biotechnology and enjoy working at the intersection of science, engineering, and customer impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Full-time

Fully remote