Mantell Associates is partnered with a pre-IPO biotech company who develop, manufacture and market instruments, biosensors, reagents, and consumables for in-vitro diagnostics and biotherapeutic development. They are searching for a remote International Field Application Scientist.

You will be responsible for providing pre-sales and post-sales support. Prior to product launch, this position will also be involved in developing protein-protein interaction assays using the company’s proprietary technologies.

International Field Application Scientist – Responsibilities:

• Providing advanced high-level technical application support and presentations at customer sites, vendor conferences, webinars, and scientific meetings
• Performing analysis of customer samples involving specificity, kinetics, and affinity of biomolecular interactions
• Providing pre- and post-sales support (product demonstrations, technical presentations, seminars, training, and customer service) through joint customer sales visits
• Developing and transferring expert knowledge through training and support of relevant hardware and software while staying current with new assay development
• Proactively addressing and supporting customer service initiatives and sales goal objectives
• Contributing to the development of application notes and teaching manuals
• Writing technical documents that highlight new and innovative applications resulting in Next Generation systems and label-free solutions
• Staying informed of new areas of technology through research, publications, and patents while partnering with collaborators and industry KOL’s
• Reporting on competitor’s products and feedback information to the Sales and Product Management teams

International Field Application Scientist – Requirements:

• PhD or experienced preferred, MS level required with 5 years’ experience with label free technology, such as Bio-Layer Interferometry (BLI), Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) or similar instrumentation
• Experience with immunoassays development, such as ELISA, SPR, BLI or similar technology
• Expertise in label-free technology Bio-Layer Interferometry or Surface Plasmon Resonance products preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to articulate effectively with customers and internal teams
• Self-motivated, well-organized, ability to develop contacts and build rapport at all levels
• Liquid Handler experience with Tecan, Hamilton, or Perkin Elmer a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to a diverse level of internal and external clients required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SFDC, or other related CRM sales funnel tools
• Ability to travel upwards of 50% and willingness to operate from a remote home-base location in addition to working on-site

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at 44 (0)20 3854 7700.

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