Life Science Specialist

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

ABOUT US:

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry-leading scale allows for exceptional commercial reach, outstanding customer access, and a global presence. Our diverse customer base spanning research, clinical, and commercial production provides you with the opportunity to make a meaningful and wide-ranging impact. You will thrive in an environment that values and supports your contributions, and where your performance is rewarded. Join our Sales & Marketing team with an unparalleled wealth of expertise and assist our customers in overcoming the most daunting global challenges.

EXPERIENCE

• 4+ years of sales experience, preferably in the research laboratory industry OR lab experience
• Strong technical and lab experience in molecular, protein and/or cell biology

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Excellent knowledge in Proteomic, Genomic, Gene expression and/or tissue culture
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skills
• Computer proficiency in MS Office and the internet
• Must possess the organizational skills to multi-task and meet deadlines as needed
• Strong industry, pharmaceutical and science background preferred
• Able and willing to travel to customer locations
• Demonstrates the Thermo Fisher values (The Four I’s) – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

• Support multiple research sales representatives by providing information specific to life science, including technical information, product recommendations for customer applications, and other life science support
• Develop and maintain effective customer relations with all customers and potential customers in the assigned territory. Seek out broader relationships within the account to help facilitate networking and prospecting
• Develop and implement sales strategies and plans to expand business within assigned territory; maintain a pipeline of opportunities to meet or exceed sales objectives
• Maintain awareness and understanding of competitor and industry activity and keep informed of new products/services and other general information of interest to customers. Incorporate this data into the business plan
• Introduce new products and services to customers as applicable
• Manage pricing within territory to control profitability
• Ensure accurate reporting, records, and files necessary for effective management of territory
• Communicate with supervisor any customer issues or potential problems; perform other tasks assigned by manager
• Be aware of supply and price trends and support customer inquiries and communications as required
• Positively represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations