Applications Scientist – Microplate Readers Microarray Systems (m/f/d)

Danaher - Global; München; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm is seeking an Applications Scientist to provide pre- and post-sales support for their Microplate Readers. The ideal candidate will have a background in life sciences, excellent customer support skills, and be proficient in both German and English. This role involves regular travel across Europe to support technical and applications assistance for customers. A competitive array of benefits is offered.

Leistungen

Comprehensive benefits programs

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in scientific knowledge essential.
• Demonstrable experience in life science technology or pharmaceutical industries required.
• Practical experience with microplate readers is ideal.

Aufgaben

• Provide high-level support to existing and potential new customers.
• Perform product demonstrations in the field.
• Conduct assay workups in the UK/Austria laboratories.

Kenntnisse

Customer support skills

Technical knowledge in life sciences

Proficiency in German

Proficiency in English

Ausbildung

BSc degree in life science technology

PhD in relevant field

Tools

SoftMax Pro

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Bring more to life.

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

At Molecular Devices, one of Danaher’s 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.

Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government. Our automated and AI-enabled technology empowers researchers to tackle complex questions and gain deep insights, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapeutics.

The Applications Scientist – Microplate Readers is responsible for providing pre- and post-sales support for the Molecular Devices Microplate Readers. This includes hardware, reagents and software and may also involve protocol development & applications support work in the UK and Salzburg laboratories, or onsite at customer facilities.

This position is part of the Field Application Scientists team, involving regular international travel throughout Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high level support to existing and potential new customers, supporting Account Managers on pre-sales calls to customer facilities to provide technical and applications assistance in response to customer enquiries.
• Perform product demonstrations and support evaluations in the field through remote, on-site visits or in-house evaluations.
• Perform assay workups and testing of customer samples in the UK/Austria laboratories
• Prepare and present seminars to customers and potential new customers.
• Provide in-depth applications training to customers at their facilities.
• Assist in the development of new applications and methodologies with customers and colleagues.
• Provide technical training for account managers, engineers and technical support associates

Essential Requirements:

• BSc degree, in life science technology with an emphasis in (molecular) biology or biochemistry with relevant postgraduate or industrial experience, or, a PhD. Must be able to demonstrate strong background scientific knowledge
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate work or experience, demonstrable experience in life science technology, pharmaceutical, scientific equipment or similar organisation.
• Evidence of strong skill set supporting customers (internal and external) in a technical or scientific role, ideally with practical experience with microplate readers (especially Molecular Devices products)
• Proficiency in German and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills, is required.

Travel and Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel – typically 2-3 days per week with overnight stays as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Nice to Have:

• Working knowledge of SoftMax Pro, MS Office and graphing software is highly desirable
• Previous industrial experience with Molecular Devices products will be a major advantage
• A third language

Molecular Devices offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. We believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce and recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.