Overview
Senior Field Applications Chemist (Biopharma)
Southwest (CA/AZ)
VRS is looking for an adventurous & customer-facing Scientist to become part of a quickly expanding instrument company presenting novel technologies based on Mass Spectrometry to Biopharma / Pharma customers. The successful candidate will combine mass spec, chromatography, and/or capillary electrophoresis knowledge with the desire to work hand in hand with customers in the field.
Primary Responsibilities
- Execute instrument demonstrations of Mass Spectrometry related products to new/existing customers for Biopharmaceutical applications
- Support pre & post sales efforts as a technical expert for a novel mass spec front end solution
- Deliver presentations both externally to customers and internally for sales and marketing
- Feed-back successes and challenges to management / R&D to constantly improve hardware, software, customer experience
- Travel in Southern California & Southwest US
Candidate Qualifications
- PhD preferred or experienced BS/MS Degree in Chemistry, Biotech, Biochemistry, or Biology
- Hands on experience and knowledge of Biopharma/Antibody separation and analysis is desired
- Practical approach to trouble shooting and method development
- Ability and desire to work closely with customers remotely and face to face; must be an excellent communicator, good listener, and patient teacher
- Self-motivated working style; dynamic and open-minded
Salary:
- Permanent full-time position with a HIGHLY COMPETITIVE remuneration package (includes BONUS & potential stock options)
- Full dental & medical insurance
- Flexible PTO