Field Application Scientist - North America

MaxWell Biosystems AG; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MaxWell Biosystems AG in San Diego seeks an experienced Field Application Scientist to serve as a scientific expert for our electrophysiology platforms. You will present products, perform live demos with customer samples, and support sales by showcasing technical solutions.

You will be based in San Diego with a focus on the North American market. The role requires a strong neuroscience/biotech background, hands-on MEA experience, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in neuroscience/biotechnology/physiology is required.
• Experience with microelectrode arrays and analysis of datasets is essential.
• Knowledge in iPSCs / organoids / neuroengineering is a plus.
• 1-2 years in sales in life sciences or scientific instrumentation is a plus.
• Fluent English; other languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel ~50%.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; able to interact with scientists.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and approach potential customers; perform presentations and demos.
• Identify, advance, and close business opportunities.
• Represent MaxWell Biosystems at conferences and trade shows.
• Manage sales contracts and customer contacts.
• Handle demos, installations and trainings onsite and remotely.
• Keep CRM up-to-date with customer information and interactions.
• Travel for sales and support; provide technical and applications assistance in the field.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Independent work

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

MS/PhD in neuroscience/biotechnology/physiology

Tools

HD-MEAs (MaxWell)

Job description

The cutting-edge electrophysiology platforms of MaxWell Biosystems enable scientists in pharmaceutical industries, contract research organizations, and academia around the world to characterize the function of neurons and the effect of compounds. Our solutions include hardware, software, and data analysis. As a Field Application Scientist, you will be our expert in the various applications of our products and will be a key representative of MaxWell Biosystems to our current and prospective customers. You will be involved in sales and support activities, offering the best solutions to the needs of our users. You will prepare presentations of our products, perform demos in front of clients using their biological samples, and increase product sales by convincing customers to buy our products. You will be part of the team in San Diego, with a focus on the North American market. Your scientific expertise is valued by our users and is essential for the success of MaxWell Biosystems.

Your Mission

• Identify, approach, and communicate with potentialcustomers; perform product presentations and demos
• Identify, advance, and close business opportunities
• Represent MxW at conferences and trade shows
• Manage sales contracts and customer contacts
• Handle system demos, installations and trainings,both onsite and remotely
• Communicate all relevant customer information,including product and/or customer experience to Product Management, ApplicationDevelopment, Sales, and Marketing, keeping CRM up-to-date with customerinformation and interactions
• Travel for sales and support, whenever necessary and possible; provide technical and applications assistance, troubleshooting support to customers in the field

Your Profile

• MS/PhD degree in fields related to neuroscience / biotechnology / physiology
• Established experience in using microelectrode arrays and analyzing microelectrode array datasets - experienced users of MaxWell Biosystems' HD-MEAs are encouraged to apply
• Knowledgeable in the field of iPSCs / organoids / neuroengineering, as well as having an established network in these fields - is a huge plus
• 1-2 years of experience in sales, ideally in life sciences or scientific instrumentation - is a huge plus Fluent in English; other languages are a plus
• Strong presentation and communication skills, experienced in interacting with scientists
• Willingness to travel ~50%
• Customer-centric and aware of markets, trends, and competitors
• Good understanding of scientific results and statistical analysis
• Enthusiastic, dynamic, self-motivated and proactive person
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team environment