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