Field Application Scientist
About The Position
We are currently seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented life Scientist to join the CMR US Field Applications Scientist team, supporting the Cell Analysis product line. The ideal individual will be outgoing and confident with excellent communication/presentation skills, to support customer use of instrumentation focused on microscopy, live cell analysis, metabolic profiling, flow cytometry, and multimode detection. The successful candidate will work well independently while collaborating closely with Account Managers, Product Specialists, and cross-functional partners as a part of a dynamic team to support life science research and enable cross-product line opportunities focused in the South sales territory. Our Field Applications Scientist team is a scientifically diverse group of individuals who provide expertise to our researchers and labs across the US. Our team members encompass and thrive on Agilent’s values for a customer-first focus in curating scientific needs with our wide cell analysis portfolio. As a nation-wide field team, we embrace a highly interactive, engaged, and supportive culture.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD in Microbiology, Cell Biology, Bio-engineering or related field (PhD strongly preferred)
- 1+ years relevant experience in an advanced academic or industrial experience using microplate-based instrumentation
- Extensive knowledge of cell-based assays including but not limited to: metabolic assays, widefield microscopy, confocal microscopy, live cell imaging and impedance, and flow cytometry, as well as a strong foundation in the use of data analysis software programs (such as ImageJ, CellProfiler, FlowJo, or similar).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including comfort with public speaking, as well as strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be willing to travel 50% domestically
Nice To Haves
- Experience using BioTek, Seahorse, and xCELLigence products a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide field-based & remote scientific engagement with customers in both pre/post-sales capacities; from focused 1:1 consultation, to product demonstrations, and applications-focused training & assay optimization
- Develop and maintain deep expertise with instrument hardware and software while staying informed on current assays/workflows as well as emerging applications
- Convey customers’ voice and feedback to product management to promote innovation and address evolving market requirements
Benefits
- eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits
- choice of company car or reimbursement for personal vehicle usage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
