Field Applications Specialist-Core Lab-North Florida

Roche; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a Field Applications Specialist to serve as the primary scientific and technical representative in the North Florida region. You will provide on-site support for Roche systems in core-lab environments, including installation, training, troubleshooting, and ongoing customer collaboration across the product life cycle.

You will build strong customer relationships, assist with product upgrades, and ensure smooth lab operations by optimizing workflows and interpreting results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory or related experience.
• 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory or IT in a clinical lab environment.
• ASCP/AMT or equivalent clinical laboratory certification/experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with customer stakeholders, ensuring high customer satisfaction and lab value.
• Consult with customers on lab needs and support product lifecycle changes.
• Install and validate complex diagnostic instruments, software, and reagent applications at customer sites.
• Validate system performance and ensure newly installed solutions meet manufacturer specs.
• Deliver on-site training to laboratory personnel on Roche systems, operation, workflow and QC.
• Resolve complex technical issues on-site related to instrumentation, software and assays.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Provide scientific and applications expertise to lab stakeholders and medical professionals.
• Liaise with customers for feedback and relay insights to support and sales teams.
• Support pre-sales activities with technical demonstrations and product knowledge.
• Maintain consistent customer experiences by following Roche protocols and procedures.
• Keep accurate records of service activities and travel using Roche CRM.
• Complete administrative duties, including travel and expense reporting.
• Overnight travel within the North Florida territory (Sumter and Marion County), ~70% travel.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

IT in clinical lab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

This is an exciting time to join the Roche Support Network. If you are passionate about problem solving then this is the position for you! As a research-focused healthcare company, Roche discovers, develops and provides innovative diagnostics and therapeutic products and services that deliver significant benefits to patients and healthcare professionals - from early detection and prevention of diseases to diagnostics, treatment and treatment monitoring.

Roche is a successful company that can offer exciting career opportunities. We encourage and support your development in areas of your interest which will prepare you for the next level in your career path. We know that people are responsible for our success and we value your employees. Our commitment is to create a work environment where feeling valued, respected, and empowered is a daily experience.

As a Field Applications Specialist , you will be a key member of our Customer Support team as the primary scientific and technical representative in the North Florida region for Roche systems in customer laboratories within the Core Lab space. You will be responsible for providing best-in-class on-site customer support, including activities such as, application implementation, operator training, and troubleshooting for diagnostic instrumentation and assays throughout the entire product life cycle.

The Opportunity

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with customer stakeholders, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and creating value within the customer's lab operations.
• Consult with customers on lab needs and act as a partner by supporting the customer throughout the product lifecycle which could include supporting product upgrades and other changes.
• Perform and/or assist with the installation of complex diagnostic instruments, software, and reagent applications in customer laboratories.
• Validate system performance to ensure it meets manufacturer specifications. Ensure effective and cohesive application of the newly installed solutions.
• Deliver and, in some cases develop, comprehensive on-site training to laboratory personnel on the proper use and maintenance of Roche systems, including theory of operation, workflow, quality control, and data interpretation.
• Act as the primary on-site resource for resolving complex technical issues related to instrumentation, software, and assay performance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimize instrument downtime. Partner with other Roche team members to implement and support total solutions, such as automation, digital tools, etc.
• Provide scientific and applications expertise to laboratory stakeholders (this could include supervisors, managers, directors, technologists) and medical professionals (this could include pathologists, doctors), helping them ensure cohesive lab operations by optimizing workflows, implementing new assays, and interpreting results for Roche's portfolio.
• Serve as the customer liaison and collect feedback from customers on product performance, features, and usability, and then relay this information back to support and commercial teams, maintaining a competitive advantage.
• Partner with the sales team and leverage in-depth technical knowledge during pre-sales activities, including product demonstrations, technical consultations, menu optimization, and other post-sales, revenue-generating opportunities.
• Ensure consistent customer experiences by following Roche protocols and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all service activities, customer interactions, and technical issues using Roche's CRM system.
• Complete all administrative duties, such as travel and expense reporting, as required.
• Overnight travel within a designated territory, which can range from a specific state to a larger region.

This is a field-based role - the territory will cover the North Florida region including Sumter and Marion County, 70% travel is expected for this position. The ideal candidate for this role should live within the North Florida region.

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory, and/or relevant experience.
• 3 years of previous experience in a clinical laboratory or IT in a clinical lab environment (including internships, college, certification time, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (ASCP/AMT) or equivalent clinical laboratory experience