Technical Sales and Support Scientist

V&P Scientific5 months ago
San Diego, CA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

As a Technical Sales and Support Scientist, you play a dynamic role combining technical sales, customer support, product development, and testing/validation. You will interact with customers, troubleshoot technical issues, attend trade shows and conferences, and contribute to our technical knowledge base.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers to provide technical information and recommend suitable products.
  • Possess a commercial mindset aimed at winning new business opportunities.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of our product line and articulate its technical aspects.
  • Prepare formal quotes and represent the company at trade shows, conventions, seminars, and webinars.
  • Collaborate with customers and internal teams to develop new products and determine product specifications.
  • Design and execute experimental projects, document findings, and develop validation assays for quality assurance.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in biological or biochemical sciences.
  • Minimum four years of laboratory bench experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Thorough understanding of scientific principles.
  • Ability to work independently, with a strong attention to detail and high motivation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated laboratory bench experience.
  • Knowledge of life science, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or laboratory automation fields.
  • Proficiency in DNA, Protein, Bead Purification, Next Generation Sequencing, Compound Library Screening, and Assay Development.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: $90,000 – $120,000 per year, dependent on experience.

Required Skills

Assay Development
Laboratory Bench Experience
Product Development
Presentation Skills
Communication
Applied Research
Customer Support
Technical Sales