Technical Account Representative

GenScript; Rijswijk; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

25 days annual leave

Commuting allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

GenScript Europe Division, headquartered in Rijswijk, Netherlands, seeks a Technical Account Representative. You will bridge customers with internal teams, interpreting requirements and delivering accurate quotations.

The role blends scientific expertise with client interaction in a fast-growing biotech setting. Based in Rijswijk, the position starts with two months onsite training, then shifts to a hybrid model (3 days remote, 2 days onsite) for a full-time 40-hour week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cell biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology or relevant life science fields.
• Fluency in English; French or German a plus.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with molecular biology/biochemistry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of daily customer service operations handling inquiries on orders, technical support and quotations.
• Provide technical guidance and translate customer needs into actionable requirements for internal teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, Project Management and Logistics to improve customer satisfaction.
• Occasionally participate in trade shows or technical presentations for customers.

Skills

English fluency

Customer service

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

DNA cloning

PCR

Protein expression

Job description

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

About GenScript Europe Division and Technical Account Representative job

GenScript European division, headquartered in Rijswijk, Netherlands, with a branch office in Oxford, UK, was established in 2019 to serve as a hub for commercial, technical support, and logistics in the European and UK regions. In 2025, we reached a significant milestone with the launch of our new production facility in Delft, Netherlands - an expansion that reinforces our long-term commitment to operational excellence and enhanced service delivery for our EU clients. This growth reflects GenScript’s dedication to innovation, operational excellence, and building a stronger presence in the European biotech landscape.

Are you a recent Master’s graduate in Life Sciences with strong laboratory skills in fields such as Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Cell Biology? GenScript is looking for a researcher ready to take their first step into industry as a Technical Account Representative. In this role, you will become an integral part of our vibrant team, acting as the bridge between our customers and internal teams. You’ll work closely with our Sales team, Production, Project Management, Marketing, Logistics, Finance departments, engage in preliminary discussions with customers to understand customer projects in depth, and provide accurate, customized quotations and solutions that reflect their needs. This is a unique opportunity to combine your scientific expertise with customer-facing experience in a fast-growing biotech environment.

Job title: Technical Account Representative.

Location: Rijswijk, South Holland, The Netherlands.

Scheme: First 2 months onsite for training in Rijswijk, then hybrid: 3 days WFH / 2 days onsite.

Time: Full‑time (40 hours / week) Mon-Fri 9:00-17:30.

Contract Duration: Fixed term for 2 years.

What You'll Be Doing

• Take full charge of the daily operation of the customer service function that handles all initial inquiries from customers, dealers, and the general public regarding order placement, complaints, technical support and etc.
• Provide primary technical advice to customers with practical information and tools; identify and interpret customers’ requirements, shape these requirements to fit the business unit’s capabilities, and communicate these to customers.
• Work closely with the business unit Sales Account Manager as a consultant to clients in technical matters and improve customer satisfaction.
• Occasionally attends trade shows, technical shows and gives technical presentations to customers.

What We Expect From You

• Master's degree in Cell biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology or relevant life science fields.
• Extensive hands‑on laboratory experience and proficiency in key molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, including (but not limited to) DNA cloning and plasmid preparation, PCR, protein expression (E. coli, HEK, CHO, insect, and cell‑free systems), protein purification, Western blot, ELISA, flow cytometry, HPLC, as well as cell culture and animal studies.
• Fluency, both verbal and written, in English. Fluent in French or German is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and presentation skills with technical content.
• Customer-focused, proactive and action‑oriented.
• Previous industry experience in a similar role will be an advantage.

What We Offer

• A performance‑based target bonus, linked to individual achievements.
• 25 days of annual leave, and paid time off on all Dutch bank holidays.
• Complimentary warm lunch on onsite working days.
• Access to professional well-being support and consultant.
• Commuting allowance, 8% holiday pay, and a pension scheme with a 2% personal contribution.
• Quarterly team‑building activities and international working environment.
• Free parking available on the premises.

Interview Process

• Online introductory call with our recruiter.
• Online interview with hiring manager and a senior peer.
• Final online panel interview with the hiring managers and main stakeholders.

The selection process may include a reference check.