Applications Support Engineer - Microcalorimetry

TA Instruments is a profitable, fast growing player in the analytical instrument industry.  Headquartered in Delaware, with manufacturing sites in the U.S. and Europe, we are represented in all of the major markets around the world with sales offices in the United States, Japan, India, China, Taiwan, Australia, and across Europe.

 

Our market leading position in thermal analysis, microcalorimetry, and rheology systems is due to our steady stream of innovative new products, and an uncompromising commitment to customer support.  Our continued growth relies on recruiting and developing individuals that can make a positive contribution to our business. For additional information about our products, visit our website at www.tainstruments.com.

 

We currently have the following job opportunity available:

 

Applications Support Engineer - Microcalorimetry

 

An immediate opening exists in the Sales Support Applications Laboratory in New Castle, Delaware for an Applications Scientist specializing in Microcalorimetry. This position will be responsible for the following:

·  Evaluate customer sample submissions and formulate detailed analysis procedures.

·  Ensure that the analyses are consistent with both the Technical Representative and customers objectives, are technically sound and maximize the sales opportunity of the sample submission.

·  Perform analyses on a variety of thermal analysis techniques as required.

·  Prepare presentations for Technical Representatives and customers.

·  Provide technical support to users and field sales by phone and email.

·  Provide technical support to the training program by creating training course content and conducting formal and informal training courses.

·  Provide technical support to various sales, marketing and service functions, as required.

 

The successful candidate will have a combination of knowledge, skills and experience that would include the following:

·  The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in Biochemistry or Biophysics and must demonstrate a clear understanding of the field of Microcalorimetry.  Additional experience with Thermal Analysis a plus.

·  Exhibit superior oral and written communications skills in order to present data to customers and peers.

·  Ability to respond rapidly and effectively to changing business needs and priorities.

·  Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.

·  Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

·  Strong interpersonal skills to effectively deal with customers and co-workers.

·  Ability to travel, by both air and ground carrier, within and outside the United States to visit customers and other TA Instruments sites is required.

·  Employee is regularly required to work with and around electricity, compressed gases, and liquid nitrogen.  Employee must have a high regard to personal safety and be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

 

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume and salary requirements to:

 

TA Instruments

HR Director

109 Lukens Drive

New Castle, DE 19720

FAX: (302) 427-4001

E-mail: hr@tainstruments.com

 

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