European Applications Scientist - Imaging Wokingham, England
Job description
Do you want to help advance scientific discovery, improving quality of life around the world? We do, too.
Molecular Devices makes innovative, high-performance life science technology that enables academia, pharma, and biotech customers to accelerate research breakthroughs and new therapeutic discoveries. Guided by our diverse leadership team and female president, you’ll grow your career alongside best-in-class teams around the globe, and within a culture of collaboration, engagement, diversity, and inclusion.
Molecular Devices is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.
Do you want to work in Molecular Devices’ Imaging Applications team, supporting cutting edge imaging technology across Europe? Do you enjoy intellectual challenges and teamwork helping Molecular Devices’ customers advance their discoveries?
We are currently seeking an UK-based Imaging application Scientist who will be responsible for supporting high-content imaging sales and customers in the UK and Europe.
What we’ll get you doing:
- Provide high level support to existing and potential customers.
- Support Account Managers on sales calls to customer facilities to provide technical and applications assistance in response to customer enquiries.
- Perform product demonstrations and support evaluations in the field through on-site visits or in-house evaluations.
- Prepare and present seminars to customers and potential customers.
- Provide in-depth applications training to customers at their facilities.
- Assist in the management and maintenance of European demonstration equipment and co-ordination of the demonstration timetable.
- Report on activities in the field on a regular basis to line manager and sales management as requested. Contribute to continuous improvement of existing product lines and to the development of future R&D projects.
The essential requirements of the role include:
- Essential – Masters’ degree in life science with an emphasis in cellular/molecular biology with relevant postgraduate or industrial experience, or a PhD. Must be able to demonstrate strong scientific background knowledge.
- Desirable – previous experience with fluorescence microscopy, preferably using Molecular Devices products, will be a major advantage.
- Essential – excellent English language skills
- Ability to speak another European language natively/fluently will be a major advantage.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Demonstrable experience in a life science technology, pharmaceutical, scientific equipment, or similar academic organization. Evidence of strong skill set supporting customers (internal and external) in a technical or scientific role.
At Molecular Devices we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Molecular Devices can provide.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
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