Job Description

The Field Application Scientist Manager is a multi-disciplinary molecular biology position that will lead the Field Application Scientist team. Working collaboratively as part of global cross functional service and support team. Providing day-to-day management and oversight of field applications personnel and operations throughout the world and is part of the Service and Support Team.

The Service and Support team acts as a first line of defense to care for all our customers’ post-sale needs: acts as a trifecta of aptitudes between science, mechanics, and software. Our science division works closely with an international customer base around their applications needs in addition to being developed to support both equipment and software problems. This team also support various wings of the organization such as Laboratory Operations, Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing.

The scope of this position is two-pronged; leveraged for leadership and technical oversight. We need someone who will step up to lead, care for their people, encourage, embody a positive and attitude, exude endurance, manage travel activities, scale to growth, responsiveness to customer needs, continuous improvement, and are capable to provide direction and/or guidance on technical application needs in the areas of PCR or oligo synthesis.

Candidate must love working with people, have excellent customer-facing and communication skills. Seeking a strategic and creative thinker, someone who’s undeterred to go after solutions to problems, and requires limited direction to meet company goals and customer needs. In addition, this position will be developed in a fusion of knowledge from genomics, PCR-based genetic analysis, laboratory automation, Oligo synthesis, DNA extraction, and customer care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Chemistry or related field is required. Master’s or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Chemistry is preferred.
• 5 years' experience as a Field Application Scientist in genetics and/or molecular biology is required.
• Working knowledge of and/or experience with oligo synthesis, PCR, Real-Time PCR, nucleic acid purification, data analysis, and experimental design is required.
• Manager and/or Leadership experience with the Biotech market is strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time throughout the US and Globally.
• Valid driver's license and current passport is required.

Additional Information

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.