Technical Application Specialist

LabRulez; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking a Technical Application Specialist with strong downstream purification experience to drive sales in the Midwest US and Canada. You will collaborate with local account managers and MSAT teams, developing quotations and leading scope-defining equipment projects.

Ideal candidates hold a science/engineering degree with 5+ years of biopharma experience, skilled in chromatography, automation, and cross‑cultural collaboration. 30-40% travel expected; salary range shown.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
• 5+ years downstream purification experience in biopharma.
• Experience with automated systems.
• Extensive knowledge of biotech downstream processing.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work across cultures and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert new business opportunities for downstream hardware systems and services in the Midwest US.
• Manage the selling process with local account managers and MSAT teams.
• Develop and present commercial and technical quotations to customers at all decision levels.
• Lead custom equipment and capital projects, evaluating budgets and timelines.
• Drive negotiations on price and contractual terms to close deals.
• Achieve territory sales targets and expand MilliporeSigma offerings.

Education

Bachelor of Science in a relevant scientific or engineering field

Tools

Automated systems

Biotech downstream processing

Chromatography equipment

Job description

Our passion for science and technology is what drives our more than 64,000 employees across 66 countries to find solutions to some of today’s toughest challenges and create more sustainable ways to live.

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Technical Application Specialist

Your Role:

The candidate should have strong experience in downstream operations; clarification, TFF, chromatography, and viral clearance process steps. The technical sales position will work with the local account managers and MSAT teams to support customer opportunities in the Midwestern United States.

You identify and convert new business opportunities that include Multi-Use and Single-Use for Downstream Hardware Systems (TFF-Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration, Chromatography, Clarification, Viral Clearance) and related services within your region. You manage the overall selling process and cycle, in close relationship with all business partners. You provide technical expertise and business acumen for complex investment projects from our customers.

You act as a team leader for custom designed equipment and capital projects. You deal with decision makers, evaluating budget and monitoring the status of the decision-making process.

You position our portfolio, develop and present commercial and technical quotations to customers, at all decision layers. You convert deals by driving and converting negotiations on price and contractual terms.

You will be responsible for territory sales target.

You are a Solution enabler, overpassing your strict portfolio responsibility and broadening MilliporeSigma offering to widen expectations from our customers.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• 5+ years related hands-on downstream purification experience in the biopharma industry.
• Experience with automated systems
• Extensive knowledge of Biotech downstream processing
• Good listening skills with the ability to analyze and respond to given situations quickly and effectively
• Good presentation, excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to represent our organization in front of clients
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environment
• Effective in working across boundaries and functions with the ability to work effectively internationally
• Ownership, demonstrated ability to work on his/her own initiative under limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree science or engineering degree and / or a Master of Business Administration.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in engineering and/or selling to the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Industry, and single-use manufacturing is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong partnerships with internal and external partners.
• Experience working in a sales/marketing organization.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively to diverse audiences through both written and oral communications.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and validation

Travel Requirement:

30-40% domestic travel to customer locations within Midwest US & Canada.

Pay Range for this position: $100,400-$167,300

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress.