Field Application Scientist Job Description
Field application scientist
provides bioinformatics expertise towards the analysis and interpretation of genomics data and next generation sequencing experiments.
Field Application Scientist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Assist the regional sales team in the development of accounts, including technical and feasibility meetings
Provides technical pre-sales support to customers adopting, converting to, and/or optimizing/troubleshooting MilliporeSigma instrumentation, including Muse, Guava, Luminex, Erenna
Demonstrates products and applications in key accounts and training customers on proper usage of instrumentation, assays and kits
Conducts customer presentations and seminars on products within instrumentation platform portfolio
Works collaboratively with Sales Specialists to identify and qualify instrumentation leads
Supports sales in marketing new products and applications through technical seminars, poster sessions, demonstrations, focused sales calls, and thought-leader networking
Plays a key role in enhancing differentiation of products and services on scientific, technical, and competitive principles
Network with opinion leaders in the key focus product areas
O Team selling with account managers
O Establish technical credibility with target clients
Field Application Scientist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Field Application Scientist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the field application scientist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Master's and Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Genetics, Life Science, Science, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Microbiology
Skills for Field Application Scientist
Desired skills for field application scientist include:
Genomics
Biochemistry
How to set up and troubleshoot experiments
How to set up instrument and how to troubleshoot
Software
Current molecular biology
Genomics and next generation sequencing techniques
Global network
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Applied Biosystems Real-Time PCR Systems
Desired experience for field application scientist includes:
Prior experience with FTIR and IR Microscope is a MUST
Must be able to travel both by air and ground for up to 60%
Requires a minimum of 2-3 years’ hands-on experience in Biological research
Requires several years of previous laboratory experience to include expertise in basic techniques related to Molecular Biology products with related instruments and applications background
Commercial attitude to support the sales of service and support products bioinformatics solutions
Looking for someone based in UK (preferably London area), with willingness to travel overnight as required
Field Application Scientist Examples
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Field Application Scientist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of field application scientist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for field application scientist
- Play Major Role in coordinating and driving to completion all automation projects under his/her responsibility by delivering all type of Post Sales Support at customer site, Company Demo Lab or remotely for optimal consultancy service, testing and validation service, implementation and training, troubleshoot and follow up
- Work closely with salesforce to serve customers on product knowledge & technical solutions
- Establish the connection with key accounts & opinion leaders
- Handle the relevant marketing activity such as trade show, Seminars, promotion campaigns
- Design and implement the marketing strategy for analytical products
- Find new opportunities from segment applications
- Maintain and expand customer base by helping to guide sales representatives
- Makes sound, well informed, and objective decisions
- Perform Post-Sales in-house and on-site Support activities such as telephone and email support, customer training, troubleshooting and escalation process
- Responsible for closing open customer inquiries and complaints, and liaise with EMEA HID FAS experts for resolution of customer problems
Qualifications for field application scientist
- Experience with LIMS, ELN, and related notebook tools required
- Competent in the use of Oracle database, workflow, and/or as they apply to lab informatics research and development
- Sophisticated customer facing skills
- Experience in pre-sales, project management, technical consulting, and experience of delivering technical training preferred
- BS, MS or Ph.D
- Previous experience and/or familiarity with informatics suite of solutions like ELN, LIMS, SDMS, registration, Inventory, scientific data capture tools, and related technologies definitely preferred
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Our growing company is hiring for a field application scientist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for field application scientist
- Develop a strong, working knowledge of our IVIS optical Imaging product portfolio and scientific applications
- Provide advanced instrumentation training to our IVIS customers
- Present to potential clients on optical imaging applications
- Provide biological expertise and experimental design to support our customers
- Work closely with product managers, marketing teams and application teams to develop and maintain pre-sales and post-sales presentation and training material
- Work closely with the R&D group to plan experiments that are relevant to the client base
- Attend and present data at local tradeshows as requested
- Help with lead generation for both commercial and academic accounts
- Base location in either Northern California or Oregon
- Work closely with sales team to serve customers on product knowledge & technical solutions
Qualifications for field application scientist
- Masters in Biological Science
- Two years or more of laboratory experience in flow cytometry and protein detection
- FAS, Sales, or Sales Support experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and optimize protocols
- Ability to develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of innovation and collaboration
- Excellent time management, problem solving and analytical skills
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Field Application Scientist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of field application scientist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for field application scientist
- Assisting with customer surveys, inquiries, User Requirements Specifications (URS) and product briefs
- Effectively deliver information-rich tools in an engaging manner
- Combine conceptual and analytical knowledge to independently address basic problems
- Independently prioritize projects based on feedback from manager and senior team members and adapt to critical feedback
- Field Applications Scientist
- To provide post-sale application trainings to customers in their laboratories and Company’s demo labs
- Base location in Southern California
- Responsible for closing open customer inquiries and complaints, and liaise with APJ and global HID FAS experts for resolution of customer problems
- The production of manuals, marketing materials and other documentation
- Trade shows and conferences
Qualifications for field application scientist
- Demonstrated ability to implement and execute successful plans of action that balance activities with customer needs, sales needs, and divisional needs
- Acquire and maintain scientific and competitive knowledge and market segment overview support of customers, Sales and Service
- Working experience in Pharma R&D center, CRO or Biotech company will be a plus
- At least two years working experience in life science field
- Familiar with Microsoft word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Enjoy continuously learning new technologies
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Field Application Scientist Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of field application scientist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for field application scientist
- Maintaining the instruments in the demo laboratory in peak performing condition
- Supporting of AIC’s App Development team
- Perform or assist in instrument demonstrations
- Test SEA customer samples locally on the available NMR and EPR equipment
- Perform or assist in training sessions, both in house and in customer laboratories
- Perform customer support
- Development of new methods, validation of new methods
- Ownership of experimental plan creation and facilitation of field-based product line troubleshooting
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of current Commercial initiatives and strategies
- Assist with setup and on-going maintenance of globally-based TDX Customer Service Centers
Qualifications for field application scientist
- Master or above in analytical chemistry or pharmaceutical analysis
- At least 3-5 years' experience in related industries
- Good understanding in analytical reagents and chromatography separation technology
- Self-confident, good communication and negotiation skills
- Good in English, both oral and written
- High travel frequency is needed
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Field Application Scientist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a field application scientist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for field application scientist
- Deep working knowledge of the hardware, software and application details of elemental applications
- Provide training on both Automated Liquid Handling and Microfluidics instruments
- Perform demonstrations of both Liquid Handling and Microfluidic systems
- Provide presentations with Sales Specialists on full product line
- Develop applications specific protocols on Automated Liquid Handling systems by interpreting procedures provided by the customer
- Perform troubleshooting of applications on both liquid handling and microfluidic systems
- Provide advance programming skills on integrations with third party devices
- Optimize liquid handling performance
- Optimize and troubleshoot microfluidic assays
- Provide key technical input, consultation, and support for determination of current automated application modifications, and future application directions
Qualifications for field application scientist
- Strong experience in MS, GSMS, LC, GC, ICP applications
- Expert knowledge in certain applications or technologies
- Experience with direct sales working environment
- Knowledge in PCR technology and molecular biology desirable
- Organized traveler with emphasis on smart travel policy
- Regular meeting with sales on project and update global project database