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Spectris · 2 months ago

Applications Segment Expert: Pharma Development

Westborough, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Spectris plc is a publicly traded company that combines precision with purpose to deliver progress for a more sustainable world. They are seeking an Applications Scientist to support their biotherapeutic discovery and formulation product lines, providing technical expertise and customer support while ensuring customer satisfaction through training and consultancy visits.

ElectronicsManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support customers with your expertise in our instrumentation and their business needs; help resolve issues with sample preparation, calibration, validation or other applications-related issues either virtually or at the customer-site during training/consultancy visits

Provide technical presentations to prospects, provide input to strategy and value propositions, nurture customers in their buying journey, maintain CRM software information

Provide sample analysis in the form of written and oral reports for pre-sales proof of concept and method development studies

Demonstrate system usage, either remotely, at customer sites or Malvern Panalytical sites in the region

Provide technical support to customers for application of our systems, addressing queries and providing advice as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction

Provide training and expertise services to new and existing customers

Comply with the Malvern Panalytical code of business ethics, business practices and procedures

Comply with all Malvern Panalytical applications department policies

This role is expected to require 50% overnight travel, nominally, nationwide

Qualification

Biotherapeutic drug developmentLaboratory experienceTechnical presentationsBiochemistryPharmaceutical sciencesSurface plasmon resonanceQuality control experienceFlexibility to working hoursFluent in EnglishCommunication skills

Required

MSc or PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical sciences or other relevant scientific discipline is required

Previous laboratory experience is essential: Minimum of 3 years' direct industrial and/or academic experience, working in a research, development, or laboratory setting

3+ years' experience in biotherapeutic drug development or formulation

A strong desire to aim high, take ownership and be true to yourself, our customers and colleagues

Good communication skills

Must be fluent in English

Must have US work authorization

Must be willing to relocate to Westborough, MA area initially

Preferred

Industrial certifications or highly beneficial

Experience with surface plasmon resonance, biolayer interferometry and/or grating-coupled interferometry highly desirable

Willingness to perform basic service requirements for the purposes of customer-site demonstrations

Experience in a technical/commercial role and/or sales support role is ideal

Experience in quality control and assurance lab environments is highly beneficial

Experience and direct knowledge of other Malvern Panalytical Technologies (e.g. microcalorimetry, dynamic light scattering) is preferred, but not a requirement

Flexibility to working hours, changing demands and priorities