Analytical Chemistry Sales Specialist - Vancouver, BC

Avantor; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a dedicated Analytical Chemistry Sales Specialist for their VWR Chemicals and Chromatography portfolio. The ideal candidate has a passion for science and a strong sales background, capable of driving results and fostering professional relationships in the analytical chemistry marketplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary, commission, and car allowance

Three weeks’ vacation

Paid statutory holidays and sick days

Comprehensive health benefits

Fertility, Family Building, and wellness programs

Group RRSP with company matching

Stock purchase and tuition reimbursement programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industry/chromatography lab experience required.
• Experience in analytical lab (sample prep, instrument maintenance, data analysis).
• Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel at least 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Sell the full VWR Chemical and Chromatography product portfolio.
• Meet or exceed sales quotas in analytical chemistry workflows.
• Train and motivate sales reps in target product areas.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Proactiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or equivalent experience

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

MS Office

CRM tools

Job description

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and high-energy Analytical Chemistry Sales Specialist, responsible for the daily promotion of suppliers and products within the VWR Chemicals and Chromatography portfolio and workflows. This role will be based full-time in British Columbia. If you have a passion for science and enjoy interacting with professionals as clients and peers, let’s talk!

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or equivalent experience; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 3-5 years of industry/chromatography lab experience.
• Experience working in an analytical lab, including sample prep, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Understanding of analytical chemistry marketplace (HPLC, LC/MS, GC, GC/MS, FPLC, spectroscopy, ICP, wet chemistry, etc.).
• Proactive, results-oriented, with strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, communicates ideas effectively, and adapts to a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office; CRM experience is a plus.
• Ability to understand customer operations.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.
• Willingness to travel at least 3 days a week to customer locations.
• Participation in annual US sales conferences and training sessions required.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Sell the full VWR Chemical and Chromatography product portfolio.
• Meet or exceed sales quotas in analytical chemistry workflows.
• Utilize CRM tools for pipeline and forecast management.
• Close sales on technical products with support from general sales reps.
• Convert competitors’ products to VWR offerings.
• Manage territory portfolio and communicate performance and trends to sales teams.
• Train and motivate sales reps in target product areas.
• Attend regional meetings, strategy sessions, and technical seminars.
• Stay informed on market trends and application developments.
• Uphold Avantor’s mission and Code of Conduct.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary, commission, and car allowance.
• Company-provided technology and equipment.
• Starting with three weeks’ vacation.
• Paid statutory holidays, sick days, and comprehensive health benefits.
• Fertility, Family Building, and wellness programs.
• Group RRSP with company matching, stock purchase, and tuition reimbursement programs.

Why Avantor?

Join a global team of over 14,000 passionate professionals dedicated to advancing life-changing science. Our work impacts lives, from new treatments to medical devices. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture with growth opportunities. Dare to go further with Avantor—apply today!

Disclaimer:

These statements describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive. Avantor is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion.