Technical Product Marketing Associate

Slingshot Biosciences is a fast-growing life sciences company with a platform technology and paradigm-shifting mission to make precision-engineered cell mimics the gold standard for all cell-based assay controls. We are transforming cell-based applications with the most robust, scalable, and reproducible controls available, including TruCytes™ Biomarker controls, SpectraComp® compensation controls, ViaComp® cell health controls, and FlowCytes® instrument controls.

Our TruCytes cell mimics precisely replicate real cells’ optical and biochemical properties - without the sourcing, quality, or cost challenges of traditional controls. Trusted in cell-based applications across cell therapy, drug development, and diagnostics, they empower process and analytical development, quality control, potency assessments, multi-site validations, clinical research studies, and assay development and validation.

Slingshot is seeking motivated, creative team members who think outside the box. We empower employees to own their work, contribute ideas quickly, and improve processes. Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing solutions for cell-based applications!

Location: This position is Remote.

We are seeking a Technical Product Marketing Associate to help shape how we bring complex scientific products to market. This role is ideal for someone with strong flow cytometry experience and a talent for translating technical detail into clear, compelling messaging for scientific and commercial audiences. The person in this role will own product positioning, messaging, pricing, and go-to-market strategy for assigned product lines; develop technical content and sales tools; support launches; write customer-facing copy; and help manage inbound customer communication across digital channels.

Responsibilities

• Own product positioning, messaging, pricing, and go-to-market strategy for assigned product lines

• Support product launches from pre-launch validation through collateral development and channel enablement

• Partner with R&D on new product concept validation and help inform product requirements by bringing flow cytometry expertise, customer insight, and market feedback into the product development process

• Develop and maintain technical content including application notes, product guides, protocol documents, FAQs, and comparison materials

• Write compelling customer-facing copy for product pages, launch materials, campaigns, and other commercial assets

• Build sales enablement tools including battle cards, competitive comparisons, and objection handling guides

• Conduct customer interviews and synthesize field feedback to inform positioning, pricing, and roadmap

• Monitor the competitive landscape, relevant publications, conference activity, and market pricing dynamics

• Serve as a front-line responder for inbound live chat, answering product and catalog questions, routing quote or custom-work inquiries to the appropriate sales team members, and translating recurring themes into improved website content, FAQs, and messaging

• Own the event calendar and logistics, develop presentation materials for scientific conferences including CYTO and regional flow cytometry events, and attend key events as needed

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on flow cytometry bench experience required

• Strong proficiency in panel design, compensation, and multi-platform instrument workflows

• Ability to independently author scientific and technical content

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for both scientific and commercial audiences

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a life sciences field; advanced degree preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biopharma QC, cell therapy, or clinical flow cytometry

• Prior experience in product marketing, field applications, or scientific sales at a life sciences tools company

• Publication record or conference presentation experience

• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as HubSpot

Our salary ranges are calculated by role and level. Your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. In addition to those factors, we also examine internal equity as well as consider current market rate, and title may be assessed one level lower or higher accordingly. After you join the company your performance, contributions, and results along with business and organizational needs will affect your base salary. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $129,000 - $135,000 + equity + benefits.
About Slingshot:

Our north star is to make healthcare more accessible around the world. We are doing this by advancing cell biology to develop innovative solutions for human health.

At Slingshot, we value diversity and believe that a variety of backgrounds and experiences leads to more innovative ideas and a better understanding of our customers. Passion is at the core of our values, and employees are encouraged to pursue their passions in their work and contribute to the company's overall mission.

Slingshot Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legal authorization to work is required for all roles. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with applicable laws in the country where the position is based. For U.S.-based roles, this includes completion of required employment eligibility verification. For international roles, employment may be facilitated through an Employer of Record (EOR) in compliance with local regulations.