Field Applications Microbiologist - Customer Tech

Proclinical; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical is seeking a Microbiologist - Field Applications to translate scientific expertise into customer-focused support for their microbiology testing technology in labs and manufacturing environments.

You'll blend hands-on laboratory work with on-site customer training, method validation and troubleshooting, while collaborating with internal teams to improve applications and share field insights.

Qualifications

• Hands-on microbiology experience in industrial, QC, or applied settings.
• Ability to train customers and communicate technical information clearly.
• Experience supporting method validation and on-site installations.
• Familiarity with microbiology workflows in manufacturing or regulated labs.
• Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of microbiological testing technology within customer laboratories and manufacturing environments.
• Provide scientific and technical support throughout customer onboarding and adoption.
• Carry out and evaluate microbiological testing and method validation.
• Work with techniques including microbial culture, identification, microscopy and sample preparation.
• Train microbiologists, laboratory scientists and other users on technology and associated workflows.
• Communicate customer requirements and technical feedback to internal scientific teams.
• Produce clear technical documentation and communicate findings across stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with customers throughout implementation and ongoing use.

Skills

Industrial microbiology

Microbial culture

Microscopy

Sample preparation

Troubleshooting

Customer interaction

Communication skills

English fluency

Travel willingness

Job description

Proclinical is seeking a Microbiologist - Field Applications to translate scientific expertise into customer-focused support for their microbiology testing technology in labs and manufacturing environments.

You'll blend hands-on laboratory work with on-site customer training, method validation and troubleshooting, while collaborating with internal teams to improve applications and share field insights.