Inside Sales & Applications Specialist – Cell Biology

Taylorollinson; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car required

Driving licence

Job summary

Taylorollinson is seeking an Inside Sales & Applications Specialist to combine technical cell biology expertise with frontline sales. The role is office-based in rural Buckinghamshire, with responsibilities spanning product selection, application support and developing new commercial opportunities among researchers in academia, biotech and pharma.

You will troubleshoot assays, recommend cell biology reagents and recombinant proteins, build relationships by phone and email, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Degree in Cell Biology or related Life Science field.
• Hands-on lab experience in cell biology, including recombinant proteins or cell-based assays.
• Strong scientific troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication to discuss technical subjects with researchers.
• Interest in a career in scientific sales and applications.
• Proactive approach to outbound customer contact.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for customers using cell biology reagents and recombinant proteins.
• Understand researchers' requirements and recommend products and solutions.
• Develop relationships with researchers through telephone and email contact.
• Proactively contact prospective customers and develop new sales opportunities; follow up on enquiries, leads, and quotations.
• Build knowledge of the company's products, applications and customer base.
• Collaborate with technical and commercial colleagues to resolve customer requirements.

Skills

Cell biology knowledge

Technical troubleshooting

Outbound sales

Communication skills

Proactive outreach

Education

Cell biology degree

Job description

Inside Sales & Applications Specialist – Cell Biology

Office based – Rural Buckinghamshire

Salary: ~£35,000 + benefits

Are you a Cell Biologist with hands-on laboratory experience looking to take your scientific knowledge into a more commercial, customer-facing career?

We are working with a specialist Life Sciences organisation supplying cell biology and recombinant protein products to researchers across academia, biotechnology and pharmaceutical research. They are looking for an Inside Sales & Applications Specialist to provide technical support to customers while developing new commercial opportunities.

The company isn't a corporate giant. It's a UK-based SME that has carved out a strong niche within the Life Sciences sector, developing a global customer base through high-quality products, service and technical application support.

You’ll be joining a small, dedicated and friendly team with a genuine focus on working together towards a common goal. You won't be a number or a small cog in a large machine; you'll be a valued member of the team where your contribution and achievements can have a real impact on the performance and growth of the organisation.

THE ROLE

This is a varied role combining technical applications support with outbound sales, helping researchers select, understand and troubleshoot products used across areas such as cell culture, cell signalling, protein expression and cell-based assays.

• Providing technical support and troubleshooting for customers using cell biology reagents and recombinant proteins.
• Understanding customers' research requirements and recommending appropriate products and solutions.
• Developing relationships with researchers through telephone and email contact.
• Proactively contacting prospective customers and developing new sales opportunities.Following up enquiries, leads and quotations.
• Building your knowledge of the company's products, applications and customer base.
• Working closely with technical and commercial colleagues to resolve customer requirements.

ABOUT YOU

You will ideally have:

• A degree or higher in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related Life Science discipline.
• A few years' hands‑on laboratory experience in cell biology, ideally including recombinant proteins, cell culture and/or cell‑based assays.
• Strong scientific troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to discuss technical subjects with researchers.
• A genuine interest in developing a career in scientific sales and applications.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to engage in outbound customer contact.

Previous sales experience isn't essential – this role would suit a scientist looking to make the transition from the laboratory into a commercially focused Life Sciences career, whilst continuing to use their scientific knowledge and technical expertise.

Due to the rural Buckinghamshire location, a full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential. This is primarily an office‑based position, with occasional requirements to meet customers and attend industry events and exhibitions