Senior Application Support Specialist (d/f/m) Mass Spectrometry

SCIEX; Mellingen; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SCIEX is seeking a Senior Application Support Specialist in Switzerland, preferably Basel area. You will provide high‑quality technical support for mass spectrometry products to Pharma and Clinical/Forensic customers, and work with the Sciex Application Network.

The role is field-based across the EMEA region, with travel and strong emphasis on customer engagement. Fluency in German and English is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree/PhD in chemistry, life sciences or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in analytical chemistry and MS methods development.
• Fluent German with strong English; French an advantage.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales support via visits, demos, seminars and workshops.
• Deliver post-sales on-site training and responsive support to customers.
• Gather market feedback to inform strategies and product opportunities.
• Collaborate with global teams to resolve technical problems quickly.

Skills

German language

English language

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree/PhD in chemistry

Tools

HPLC-MS

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At SCIEX, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life. As part of SCIEX, you will help to influence life changing research and outcomes, while accelerating your potential. For more than 50 years, we have been empowering our customers to solve the most impactful analytical challenges in quantitation and characterization through ground-breaking innovation and outstanding reliability and support. You will be part of a winning team, enabled by DBS, that is passionate about helping life science experts around the world get to answers they can trust. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Senior Application Support Specialist (d/f/m) provides high-quality technical support and expert advice to customers using our mass spectrometry products in the Pharma and Clinical/Forensic market. You will enhance your knowledge through access to cutting‑edge technology, assist customers in developing methods, attend technical conferences, interact with key opinion leaders, and actively participate in the Sciex Application Network. This position is part of the Central European (DACH) Support Organization and will be located in Switzerland, preferably Basel area and will be a field based role.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Provide efficient and successful pre‑sales support to Sales through customer visits, product/application demonstrations, seminars/lectures/workshops and sample analysis
• Provide post‑sales support, in‑house and on‑site training, visiting customers and telephone support in a timely and professional manner and by increasing customer satisfaction
• Gather, analyse and deliver information from the field to local and European Sales & Marketing on competitive activity, market conditions and product opportunities to allow the Company to develop strategies and products
• Liaise with local, European and global network to solve customer problems quickly and efficiently. Provide internal feedback on technical problems and input into new product features
• Travel across the EMEA region to drive customer engagement, provide onsite support, training, troubleshooting and technical expertise

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Degree/PhD in chemistry, life sciences or equivalent experience
• Proven track record in analytical chemistry: chromatographic and mass spectrometry method development and troubleshooting, ideally focused Pharma and Clinical/Forensic workflows on Nominal as well as Accurate Mass Spectrometry
• Awareness of HPLC‑MS technologies and applications. Experience on SCIEX instrumentation is beneficial
• Fluent in German and good verbal and written English language skills and Fluent French language skills is an advantage
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.