Our client is a leading
organisation in the Life Sciences market that provides equipment, consumables
and application including human identification, infectious diseases,
biodiversity, influenza, epidemiology, quality and safety testing in food and
environment.
They are seeking to fill
the position of Application Specialist
Education & Experience- Must have a
minimum qualification of a Master’s of Science or PhD degree
- At least
five (5) years’ work experience in Molecular biology
- Must have a
strong understanding of Life Sciences instruments, consumables and
applications
Technical Competencies
- Deep
technical background to be able to engage researchers and scientists, helping
to design and trouble shoot workflows and testing across a wide range of
applications such as such as Human Identification, Forensics, Food
Security, Disease Research, Plant Sciences and Animal Health.
- Deliver on
applications support activities in territory to ensure rapid integration
of assays and instruments into customer facilities: plan and oversee the
integration process, recommend the appropriate lab configuration and good
molecular practice, and assist customers in meeting their regulatory and
validation requirements
- Ability to
develop and troubleshoot a work flow to meet the targets of the projects
- Ensure a
high degree of customer satisfaction and loyalty to the products we sell
- Enable sales
team to maximize instrument and consumable sales
- Must be
aware of the overall scientific and technological advancements of the
global biotechnology industry.
Business Skills
- Assist the
Business unit manager to establish quarterly forecasts
Leadership Skills
- Coordinate
with other team members to ensure efficiency of support and enable leads
to be developed into final sales
Travel
- Will be
required to travel consistently within the Territory which the company
represents, namely Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Rwanda and
Burundi
- Will be
required to attend overseas training when necessary
Communication Skills
- Engage in
conversations with researchers, scientists and laboratory managers to
promote sale of instruments and consumables
- Communicate
in simple terms to decision-makers why they need the instruments and
consumables
- Strong oral
and written communication skills – e.g. assist in develop proposals for
scientists
- Strong
computer literacy skills
Interested candidates should submit an application letter and
include details of current salary and benefits package and an updated CV,
Closing date for receiving applications is 6th February, 2013
How to apply: Send Curriculum Vitae by email to: talentresource254@gmail.com
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for receiving applications is 6th February, 2013
How to apply: Send Curriculum Vitae by email to: talentresource254@gmail.com
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
