Biology Field Application Scientist, San Francisco Bay Area (field based)

Work Location: Burlington, Massachusetts Shift: Department: LS-SL-ASF FAS Team Recruiter:Rena Ann Peterson This information is for internal use only. Please do not share outside of the organization. Your Role: The Biology Field Application Scientist (BFAS) is a key role responsible for providing pre- and post-sales support for instrumentation platforms, consumables, and software within MilliporeSigma's Biology portfolio. As a BFAS, you will interact with customers daily, providing technical product information, training, troubleshooting, and support. The BFAS plays a crucial role in driving sales growth through application support, helping differentiate and position products based on scientific, technical, and competitive principles. Position Responsibilities: • Technical Sales Support: Provide pre- and post-sales technical support to account managers and sales specialists through product education, seminars, in-field training, and customer collaborations. Focus areas include Molecular Biology, Specialty Cell Culture, and Proteomics. • Instrumentation: Assist customers in adopting and optimizing instrumentation such as Luminex, SMC, BioTek plate washers, Millicell ERS 3.0, Scepter, and CellASIC ONIX2. • Territory Planning: Collaborate with commercial teams to develop plans that identify, nurture, and close opportunities to meet sales targets. • Customer Partnership: Provide proactive support on the usage and application of instrumentation, products, and data analysis. • Relationship Building: Engage with key opinion leaders and collaborate with the commercial team to manage customer relationships. • Knowledge Acquisition: Quickly learn about MilliporeSigma innovations and promote new products through seminars and networking. • Conference Support: Represent the team at conferences and tradeshows. • Product Differentiation: Highlight the scientific and technical advantages of products and services. • Customer Advocacy: Provide feedback to internal teams about customer needs, market trends, and competitive intelligence. Who You Are: Minimum Qualifications: • BS degree with 8+ years of experience or prior experience as an Application Scientist, Technical Support, or Technical Sales. • Passion for science and technology, proactive learner. • Ability to present technical information effectively. • Problem-solving skills and ability to develop solutions. • Experience working in a matrix organization and fostering teamwork. • Excellent time management and analytical skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems like SFDC, and Tableau. • Ability to work in the field 75% of the time and travel overnight up to 50%. Preferred Qualifications: • MS or PhD in biological sciences with 3+ years of experience. • Experience in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Cell Culture, and Immunoassays. • Experience in assay development and troubleshooting. Pay range: $102,000 - $171,100 Our ranges are based on industry data and consider factors like location, skills, and experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and potential bonuses. #LI-Remote The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or other protected classes is prohibited. Concerns should be reported to HR or Compliance. We do not retaliate against those who report discrimination in good faith. #J-18808-Ljbffr Remote About the Company: Merck Gruppe Apply tot his job Apply To this Job