Job Description

This position is a dynamic combination of technical sales, customer support, development of new products, and testing/validation of company products when needed.  The position also involves follow up with customers, trouble-shooting technical issues, periodic travel to trade shows and conferences, and contribution to the company’s technical information.

Major Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Technical Sales and Customer Support

• Interact with customers and potential customers to provide technical information and determine appropriate products for their needs.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of V&P Scientific's product line, the company’s promotional literature, and the company's capabilities for inventing and integrating new products into customer applications.
• Provide formal Quotes to customers and follow up as needed.
• Trouble-shoot problems with customers and help resolve technical issues with their applications relative to company’s products.

Development of New Products

• Help develop new products, both those for immediate customer needs as well as for new exploratory products to expand product line.
• Work with customers to determine the exact needs and specifications for each application and relay information to engineers and production managers.

Trade shows, Conventions, and Seminars

• Represent V&P Scientific effectively, present V&P Scientific’s product line, and discuss with potential customers how particular products can help in their applications. 

Applied Research

• Design and execute experimental projects to test new and current V&P Scientific products. 
• Write up findings in reports for customer information and promotion of products.

Develop validation assays as needed for quality assurance and gathering of data regarding products.  

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in biological or biochemical sciences
• At least 3 years laboratory bench experience
• Demonstrated experience in technical sales and/or technical service is desirable.
• Knowledge of the life science, biotechnology and pharmaceutical fields
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Thorough understanding of scientific principles
• Ability to work independently
• Must be detail oriented and highly motivated

Additional Information

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects on the cutting edge of scientific advancement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Competitive Compensation.

• Annual, merit-based bonuses which accrue 90 days after hiring.
• Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, 401k with 4% matching)