Seattle based Sales Support Scientist
Base $80-100k (DOE) + 25% commission@plan
Travel required (60-80% overnight) to cover WA, OR, WY, MT, ID, + W. Canada
**Including Bay area only of San Francisco **

Sales Support Scientist, Seattle #160402                     

Our client who is a leader in proteomic research products seeks a Sales Support Scientist (SSS), a dynamic individual who will not only be the scientific expert in proteomics but engage the customers actively seeking referrals and sales leads for the sales representative in the region.

Education:
  • Ph.D. in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics or related technical discipline;
  • M.S. in disciplines noted above with eight (8) years of industrial or academic (bench) experience in a field of direct commercial interest to the Company.
Requirements:
  • Instrumentation & Software Excellent aptitude for and a minimum of two (2) years experience working with:
    • Infrared imaging instrumentation and Western Blot technology
    • Computers
    • Software, including analysis software packages or other analytical software used to evaluate and present biological data.  
    • High degree of knowledge in Windows operating system and computer networking required.
  • Communication Skills:  excellent English speaking communication skills, both written and verbal and excellent interpersonal, and presentation skills. 
Responsibilities:
  • Give technical presentations for customers, including seminars and workshops. 
  • Conduct on-site product demonstrations including: develop protocols to meet customer requirements. 
  • Work actively with assigned Territory team (Sales Consultant, Product Associate, Customer Experience Specialist, and Applications Support Representative). Help source new sales prospects, including pressing for referrals from existing customers.
  • Provide technical support throughout the entire sales process. 
  • After sales, continue to provide the customer with training, reactive support, instrument service, pro-active support, and general customer follow-up.
  • Travel to customer site to set up and verify the operation of products. Provide instrument, protocol and software training to users
  • Take calls from customers and sales personnel
  • Provide technical assistance by phone or on-site regarding the application, use, and maintenance of instruments, chemistries, reagents, protocols and software. 
  • Provide basic instrument troubleshooting and repair.
Travel:
  • Moderate to high travel required (50-80% overnight travel) to cover WA, OR, WY, MT, ID, + W. Canada and the Bay area only of San Francisco.
Compensation and Benefits:
  • Base $80-100k (DOE)
  • 25% commission@plan
  • Car $750/ mo.+0.30/mi gas
  • 3 wks vacation
  • 401K
Physical Requirements:
  • Lifting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally
  • Lifting up to 25 pounds of force frequently
  • Lifting up to a negligible amount of force constantly.
  • Pushing or Pulling up to 100 pounds of force occasionally.
Legal Requirements:
  • Must have Green Card or be a US citizen
  • Must possess and maintain a current Passport
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and a good motor vehicle driving record.
  • A background check will be conducted before hire
Inquires:
  • Resumes will be accepted in WORD only, (no xx.PDFs or xx.pages).
  • Please insert your FULL NAME in the filename. (John Doe.doc OR .docx).
  • Subject line:  "Job #160402 SSS Seattle”
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