Diasorin · 21 hours ago
Applications Scientist I
Stillwater, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expDiasorin is a global leader in diagnostic solutions, dedicated to improving healthcare worldwide. The Applications Scientist I supports clinical laboratory customers by assisting with assay implementations, providing training, and offering scientific support to enhance customer experience and drive the adoption of diagnostic platforms.
BiotechnologyHealth Diagnostics
Responsibilities
Assisting with new assay implementations and supporting ongoing customer operations
Performing customer training and education on existing and new products/instrumentation
Serving as a scientific resource on assay utilization, performance, regulatory requirements, and related software/LIS integration
Collaborating with sales, marketing, and technical support teams to enhance the customer experience
Supports the implementation process by completing assigned tasks
Participates in planning calls and documents discussion details
Follows up on assigned action items, communicates clearly with internal teams and customers, and brings up potential issues to more experienced team members
Prepares for site visits by reviewing customer requirements
Executes routine verification steps and seeks help when encountering unfamiliar scenarios
Maintains communication with team members and supports coordination of post-visit activities
Develops understanding of how to analyze and present routine assay data
Ensures completeness and accuracy of basic data sets before providing to customer
Involves more experienced team members when needed
Follows up in a timely and professional manner
Supports ongoing communication with customers and internal teams to help advance the assay go-live process
Alerts more senior staff when challenges arise or additional support is needed
Enters accurate notes and data into Salesforce
Implements consistency in capturing metrics and comments that meet team expectations
Begins to learn about customers within the territory
Supports the development of customer relationships and works with Sales and senior team members to understand shared objectives
Learns to recognize signs of customer needs and potential risks
Schedules and/or participates in customer check-ins either alone or with sales/other Diasorin employees
Contributes to follow-up actions as directed
Uses available tools to observe customer activity and supports the team in creating a positive customer experience
Participates in communication with cross-functional teams and shares customer updates as needed
Develop best practices with post-visit documentation and begins learning how to communicate technical and operational details effectively
Connects with sales teammates as needed and begins understanding how to align on territory needs and account activities
Stays informed and engaged in team priorities
Develops foundational knowledge of Diasorin products and instrumentation
Provides basic support to customers and develops skills on how to communicate clearly and professionally
Shares routine updates as needed or instructed
Builds skills in working collaboratively with internal teams and gains confidence through experience
Works toward certifications to perform basic new user training
Answers basic customer questions and seeks guidance for unfamiliar topics
Observes and begins to understand how to assess user comprehension and contribute to successful instrument operation
Learns how to navigate and interpret Diasorin IFUs
Works towards independently completing assay verification and training on standard assays
Observes training on more complex assays
Brings questions to senior team members when encountering unfamiliar scenarios, including complex/obscure assays and reflex, repeat, or confirmatory testing
Becomes familiar with key regulatory agencies (CAP, CLSI, CLIA, COLA, etc.) and FDA or Health Canada regulated technologies as applicable
Adheres to quality procedures and compliance expectations while continuing to build a foundational understanding of laboratory regulatory standards
Develops basic troubleshooting skills and assists with routine issues within assigned territory
Follows troubleshooting steps with potential guidance and works alongside FSEs, Product Support and Tech Support to learn effective problem-solving strategies
Collaborates with team members to address issues and promptly escalates when additional support is needed
Observes and begins supporting resolution of common analyzer issues
References assay IFUs and applies developing knowledge in troubleshooting standard assay problems
Communicates follow-up actions as directed and ensures documentation and procedures are completed accurately with oversight
A reliable and enthusiastic team member who contributes to a supportive work environment
Willing to assist with cross-coverage when appropriate and learns from observing more experienced team members
Prepares for cross-coverage visits with support and guidance
Completes assigned tasks and seeks clarification as needed
Demonstrates a positive attitude, maintains professionalism, and engages respectfully with colleagues
Actively learns from others and begins contributing to team goals with a cooperative and solution-minded approach
Attends required trainings and meetings to build foundational knowledge and better understand team and customer needs
Begins identifying areas for growth and seeks guidance or resources to develop key skills
Develops an initial understanding of the Applications role, Diasorin products, and basic practices, with support from more experienced team members
Observes and learns how to support sales with technical information, gaining familiarity with key talking points
Uses technical resources and is developing the ability to locate information to support learning and basic customer interactions
Learns to use Salesforce CRM and begins entering basic customer data
Supports tracking of TAM and contacts
Enters timely and meaningful implementation updates
Develops familiarity with Quality Records, Field Service Process, WO types, and Work Instructions
Submits work orders timely and receives feedback to improve accuracy and completeness
Follows Diasorin’s expense policy and submits timely and accurate entries with occasional oversight, learning to manage spending and obtain necessary approvals
Becomes familiar with travel policies and seeks support when navigating non-standard travel situations
Completes all required training modules on time and builds good habits around consistency and accountability
Keeps calendar updated, responds to meeting invites, and communicates availability changes as needed
Develops prioritization skills through learning how to coordinate with managers or colleagues to reschedule important meetings
Notifies manager of appointments during work hours and requests PTO in advance when possible
Brings scheduling conflicts or special circumstances to manager’s attention
Demonstrates professionalism, ethical conduct, appropriate attire, punctuality, attention to detail and accuracy
Maintains a positive attitude and begins building a reputation for reliability and integrity as a representative of Diasorin
Performs work safely in accordance with Diasorin’s health, safety, and environmental policies
Takes responsibility for personal safety
Learns to recognize safety responsibilities for self and others
Follows established procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous and infectious materials
Participates in safety training programs and demonstrates competency in using Material Safety Data Sheets, chemical labeling, emergency response procedures, and company policies
Follows Diasorin’s compliance procedures to help meet regulatory requirements, including proper documentation and basic awareness of agencies such as OSHA, EPA, NRC, and FDA/Health Canada as applicable
Meet goals and/or assigned quotas
Complete training on Diasorin Platforms
Capable of driving and handling implementations with periodic support from peers or manager
Develops good working habits across all facets of the position
Other duties may be assigned based on department or company business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences (i.e. Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry preferred) required
2+ Years in a clinical lab setting or Medical Device/Diagnostics/Pharmaceutical industry preferred
2+ Years as a field-based Applications Scientists and/or equivalent industry experience preferred
Understanding of laboratory regulatory requirements relating to customer laboratory needs (i.e. CAP, CLIA, COLA, Health Canada) as applicable
Understanding of good laboratory practices and techniques
Thorough understanding of diagnostic testing methods and processes
Basic understanding of laboratory information systems (LIS)
Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, immunology and/or molecular techniques
Knowledge of FDA or Health Canada Quality System Regulations as applicable
Ability to support and contribute to DiaSorin Inc and the Commercial organizational revenue, process improvement and other goals
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the general public
Ability to work independently with minimal instruction
Ability to demonstrate and explain correct operation and maintenance of equipment/instrumentation
Ability to do corrective action and troubleshooting with reference to manufacturers' manuals
Ability to learn new software applications with minimal instruction
Ability to obtain address information, obtain travel itinerary, and travel to customer sites
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to manage client expectations; anticipate client requirements
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, especially in the areas of epidemiological and population statistics such as sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive values, etc
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, team player
Strong interpersonal skills with an outgoing personality
Self-motivated with a professional and engaged demeanor
Organized with attention to detail
Computer literate with Microsoft Platform, Word PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Ph.D. preferred
Established Presentation And Training Skills Preferred
Knowledge and skill in maintaining, verifying, servicing, and troubleshooting analytical or medical diagnostic instrumentation
ASCP or Canadian (or Local) Regulatory Body Designation Medical Technologist preferred
Company
Diasorin
DiaSorin is an Italian multinational Group and a global leader in the market for in vitro diagnostics
1001-5000 employees
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Corporate CIO
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