Technical Sales and Support Scientist
About V&P Scientific, Inc.
V&P Scientific, Inc. is a leading scientific-device design firm based in San Diego. Our collaborative approach with scientists drives innovation, resulting in custom tools for biological, chemical, genetic, and materials research. From fundamental studies to pharmaceutical and industrial applications, we make a difference.
Why Join V&P Scientific?
- Problem Solvers: At V&P, we thrive on creating innovative custom devices that address real-world challenges. Our products impact scientific advancement and healthcare solutions.
- Award-Winning Innovation: We received the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening Best New Product award for the SpinVessel®.
- Performance-Driven Culture: Eligible for variable annual bonuses based on performance.
- Flexibility: Enjoy work hours that fit your lifestyle.
- Financial Security: We offer a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Group Accident Insurance for employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Job Summary
As a Technical Sales and Support Scientist, you’ll play a dynamic role combining technical sales, customer support, product development, and testing/validation. Your responsibilities include interacting with customers, troubleshooting technical issues, attending trade shows and conferences, and contributing to our technical knowledge base.
Major Job Functions and Responsibilities
Technical Sales and Customer Support
- Engage with customers to provide technical information and recommend suitable products.
- Possess a commercial mindset, driven to win new business.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of our product line and capabilities.
- Articulate and sell the technical aspects of our portfolio.
- Prepare formal quotes for customers.
Development of New Products
- Collaborate on developing new products, meeting immediate customer needs and expanding our product line.
- Work with customers to determine precise specifications and relay information to engineers and production managers.
Tradeshows, Conventions, and Seminars
- Represent V&P Scientific effectively at public events.
- Present our product line and discuss how specific products benefit customer applications.
Applied Research
- Design and execute experimental projects to test new and current V&P Scientific products.
- Document findings in reports and blogs for customer information and product promotion.
- Develop validation assays for quality assurance and data gathering.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biological or biochemical sciences.
- Minimum three years of laboratory bench experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of scientific principles.
- Ability to work independently.
- Detail-oriented and highly motivated.
Desired Experience
- Demonstrated laboratory bench experience.
- Knowledge of life science, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or laboratory automation fields.
- Proficiency in DNA, Protein, Bead Purification, Next Generation Sequencing, Compound Library Screening, and Assay Development.
Pay Scale: $90,000 – $120,000 per year, dependent on experience.
