Field Application Scientist, Inorganic

Job Title Field Application Scientist, Inorganic
Location(s) United States
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Field Application Scientist, Inorganic

Job Overview

We are looking for someone with drive, passion, and a competitive spirit to help maximize PerkinElmer’s commercial success. This role will specialize in the use of our Inorganic portfolio in chemical, environmental, pharmaceutical and industrial applications with an emphasis on cannabis applications. This role provides sales support for our Atomic, Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission, and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spec spectroscopy products to include applications development, training and presales activities.

Our Team

The Discovery and Analytical Solutions group services the Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Chemical, Agriculture, and Government markets. The Field Application Scientists works closely with the sales team to optimize the research scope and vision for our customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct customer demonstrations on the aforementioned products in conjunction with the associated geographical Sales team; perform sample analysis with customer samples using these Inorganic analysis products; prepare data packages summarizing the analysis via online meeting or in person.
• Collaborate with all Field Team members to develop and deploy world-class systems and tools and provide front-line support to sales as the Field application Scientist
• Provide and deliver product training to field (marketing & sales) as new features/functionality is available for designated product and domain specialty
• Coordinate with Product Management to identify, communicate, and incorporate new product enhancements and also with the Services team to insure we deliver competitive solutions that are differentiated through value as perceived by our customers
• Characterize the external market by performing pipeline analysis and competitive assessments for region and scientific domain
• Present a professional image at all times to customers, clients and other vendors.

Qualifications

• MS, PhD and/or BS in a scientific discipline or equivalent with 5 plus years in the Inorganic spectroscopy field.
• Requires hands on working knowledge of AA, ICP-OES and ICP-MS including sample preparation requirements.
• Current or previous scientific expertise and experience with a customer focus and excellent communication skills
• Willingness for as much as 50% overnight travel.

What We Provide

PerkinElmer provides our customers with critical knowledge, expertise and innovative detection, software, and services solutions so that they can make better decisions for better outcomes. At PerkinElmer, we make a difference everyday – helping scientists, clinicians and governments detect earlier and more accurately to improve the health and safety of people and the environment. Our solutions range from enabling the discovery of more effective diagnostics and therapies, to making sure that the food we eat, the water we drink, and our environment are safe from contaminants.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.