Pre/Post Sales Applications Scientist - Life Science Research

 

Pre/Post Sales Applications

Scientist –Life Science Research



 About the job 

The Life Science and Chemical Analysis business is seeking an enthusiastic, people-oriented Pre/Post Sales Application Scientist Genomics Specialist to present cutting edge technology to our current and potential customers. The primary role of this position is to support the Field Sales Force by conducting demonstrations of our microarray, rtPCR, and BioAnalyzer platform solutions including reagent kits and software.

As technical liaison between our customers and sales team you will analyze customer samples, using the Agilent platforms and provide reports on those sample analyses to customers, conduct in-house demonstrations and assist the sales team in developing an end-to-end solutions sales to meet the customer's needs. As the technical expert on the sales team you will present technical presentations, conduct laboratory exercises and on-site consulting when necessary.

You will contribute in the development of new applications including writing application briefs to highlight product capabilities and making contributions to recognized scientific forums, including written, oral and poster presentations. You will interact with customers in Genomics-related problem solving using Agilent products that would include running customer samples and feasibility studies. You will be a key contributor in the promotion of genomics marketing activities and aiding in the training of Sales Force, as well as evaluating, and providing feedback to management on new products prior to release.

Summary of Duties:
-Accompanies Sales Representatives on sales calls in customers' laboratories to provide technical and applications assistance in response to customer inquiries.
- Performs product demonstrations in the field.
- Supports consignment sales placements at key customer sites in the field through on-site visits and telephone communication.
-Provides start-up applications consulting to customers in their laboratories.
- Demonstrates proper operating procedures with Agilent Genomics Solutions.
-Reports on activities in the field on a regular basis to Product Marketing and monitors technical trends in the Genomics markets.
-Prepares and presents seminars to customers, potential customers and works with Agilent's Product Specialists to aid in the development of technical sales strategies.

Agilent Technologies is the world's premier measurement company. Agilent provides core electronic and bio-analytical measurement tools to engineers, service providers, researchers and scientists in the electronics, communications, life science research, environmental and petrochemical industries. About you 

Requires
- BS/MS degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or equivalent, PhD preferred
- 3+years experience laboratory experience in the field of Biology and practical experience in Microarray Technology and rtPCR and associated software.
- Industrial experience specifically providing pre/post technical support for a sales organization or providing technical seminars to an audience is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills
- Requires flexibility in working hours and available for up to 50% business travel.

Geographic Location: Santa Clara,CA or West Coast.