Sartorius

Field Application Specialist – Bioreactor Technology

Sartorius

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per year

About the role

  • Support the Sales organization with customer discussions on existing products through product presentations, demonstrations, trials, application studies/demos as well as troubleshooting and cGMP manufacturing support for the Bioreactor Technologies portfolio which consists mainly of the Ambr line, rocking motion bioreactors, and STR bioreactors at all scales.
  • Provide technical qualification of sales opportunities to ensure appropriate positioning of technology within the customer application.
  • Support Sales in the customer process, URS analysis & technical response, and lead customer evaluations to help position products in line with the application requirements.
  • Strategize with assigned Account Managers to generate value-adding activities according to customer and business need.
  • Support the development of strong relationships with accounts within the assigned sales territory
  • Support new products through close collaboration with beta site testing, product demonstrations/discussions and information gathering.
  • Assist the company by occasionally supporting the training of other Field Application Specialists and the Sales organization on assigned technologies and/or processes.
  • Ensure training of customers on new technologies and support initial start-up operations as well as ensure/assist in internal training opportunities for self and colleagues.
  • Report on competitor product implementation & presence within the territory by feedback to the Application Services and Product Management Team.
  • Monthly report on territory activity for management.
  • Occasional overnight travel will be required to support customers/sales, to attend organizational meetings and trainings will be required (~40%). This travel requirement is subject to change based on customer and internal business need such as customer support and internal meetings and trainings.

Requirements

  • BSc or MSc Degree, Graduate in chemical engineering, biotechnology, or a related scientific field.
  • 3+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience within upstream cell culture development or process development; MSAT, cGMP Manufacturing and/or Tech Transfer experience a plus.
  • Proven knowledge of biopharmaceutical industry including biologics, viral, or cell therapy process development with scale up for relevant modalities highly encouraged
  • Computer proficient in Windows-based software package including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Up to 40% travel
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs safely due to the requirement to handle equipment
Benefits
  • Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
  • Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
  • Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
  • Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
  • Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
  • Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
  • Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
  • Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
  • Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
  • Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
biopharmaceutical industry experienceupstream cell culture developmentprocess developmentcGMP manufacturingTech Transferbiologics process developmentviral therapy process developmentcell therapy process developmentscale uptraining
Soft skills
customer relationship managementstrategic thinkingcommunicationcollaborationtroubleshootingpresentation skillsdemonstration skillsreportingteam trainingcustomer support
Certifications
BSc DegreeMSc DegreeGraduate in chemical engineeringGraduate in biotechnology