Field Application Scientist

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Do you want to make a significant difference in how the world is looking tomorrow and contribute to the innovation of state-of-the-art, cutting-edge technology products?

Then look no further and join Field Application team in Southern California

Region: Western US; Southern California preferred. Candidates must be located near a major US airport in San Diego, Orange County, L.A., SF Bay Area, or Seattle

What you will do:

Tecan Genomics, Inc. is looking for a talented individual who is experienced in field applications within the life science sector to join our growing Global Technical Support Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing field-based technical support and training to our customers primarily in the Western U.S. region. There will be a strong emphasis on pre-sales, post-sales, and troubleshooting activities. A minimum of 50% of time spent in the field with customers is required. 

Responsibilities will include

• Partners and communicates with sales account executives to provide exceptional technical support to key customer accounts.
• Provides pre-sales and post-sales support and training to customer sites using both onsite visits and remote webinars.
• Provides phone and email support to customers, both for incoming questions and outbound communication.
• Provides voice of the customer inputs to marketing team.
• Participates in ongoing training (include occasional bench training) to maintain proficiency with Tecan’s products.
• Completes call reports with accuracy and completeness in CRM system with goal of case closure to full satisfaction.
• Escalates unresolved customer issues as needed to insure resolution in an effective and timely manner.

What you bring along

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline, e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Genetics or equivalent experience required with a minimum of 3+ years of laboratory or related work experience.
• Hands-on experience with Next Generation Sequencing technologies required. Familiarity and background with NGS data analysis and/or bioinformatics preferred.
• Knowledge of Illumina NGS platforms and tools required.
• 2+ years’ experience in customer facing position required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required. 
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team required.
• Is self-motivated and proactive, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates clear and concise communications and is capable of interacting with a diverse population of internal and external contacts.

What you will get

• Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits package
• Progressive employment conditions
• Exciting career opportunities
• Wide range of training courses
• International and diverse environment (30+ different nationalities)
• Strong company culture with rich history
• Global mindset with “Swissness” at heart
• Extremely attractive location overlooking the lake of Zurich

Look no further and apply now!

We are looking forward to receiving your application online. Please submit your resume (w/o picture and w/o cover letter, reference letters and diplomas are optional).

We will only consider applications that fully meet our requirements.

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