Product Applications Specialist, Digital PCR

Location

Pennsylvania | United States

Job description

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do ambitious work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation! As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

How you will make an impact:

The Product Application Specialist will be a key member of the Digital PCR (dPCR) business, passionate about providing scientific expertise to raise awareness and educate the customers we serve on dPCR applications and our Absolute Q portfolio of products. This is crucial to develop customer content and supporting the business roadmap, collaborating across functions including product management, marketing, R&D and commercial teams.

What will you do?

• Provide dPCR technical leadership to support the business strategy and roadmap, including understanding the latest advancements, customer needs, market and competitor dynamics
• With R&D and marketing, review and generate customer facing content to support commercial activity. Examples include application notes, white papers, scientific posters, and presentations
• Provide content support for NPI and applications sales training
• Work with key opinion leaders (KOLs), collaborating in developing novel applications and supporting materials
• Perform bench work for applications development, and for potential support of commercial opportunities
• Act as liaison and enable communication across our scientific, business and field teams
• Present the dPCR portfolio and applications to internal and external customers

Who we are looking for: experience, skills & abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, genetics, or related field
• Advanced degree with work experience in the life science industry is strongly preferred
• Detailed understanding of digital PCR applications and theory. Knowledge and familiarity with the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio Absolute Q digital PCR system is a plus
• Experience in laboratory methods development, including assay optimization and creating standard operating protocols
• Excellent customer interpersonal skills, with experience in both pre-sales and post-sales settings
• Proven track record in meeting commitments and delivering results
• Ability to work collaboratively with a matrixed cross-functional team
• Demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement

What’s in it for you:

The salary range estimated for this position is -.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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