Field Applications Scientist

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Field Applications Scientist at Standard BioTools conducting customer training and applications support for CyTOF Mass Cytometry platforms. Engaging in technical sales support and troubleshooting user issues in a flexible environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct on-site and in-house customer training courses
  • Provide phone, email and in-person customer applications support, including troubleshooting issues related to user technical skill, instrument operation, experimental design, and data analysis
  • Assist in the creation and review of technical materials (manuals, application notes, presentations)
  • Provide technical sales support by conducting applications-based seminars and product demonstrations
  • Manage proof-of-principle experiments for potential customers evaluating or writing grant applications for purchase of the CyTOF®
  • Conduct new product evaluation/testing with R&D and beta test sites
  • Provide constructive personal and customer feedback to R&D team
  • Create and maintain support information in the company enterprise database
  • Communicate project status, issues to management, users and staff

Requirements:

  • M.S. in life sciences is required
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in biochemistry, or cell biology lab is required
  • Previous experience in field applications support is desired
  • Skilled in troubleshooting software, instrumentation, applications, and analysis of flow cytometry and/or mass cytometry platforms
  • High level bioinformatics skills are highly desirable
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite, with excellent organizational skills and technical writing ability
  • Able to travel at least 60% of the time
  • Strong communication skills and experience delivering scientific presentations
  • Commitment to customer service
  • Independent thinker with excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Professional development