Technical Applications Scientist

Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything by anyone anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster information rich accessible and affordable molecular analysis.

The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer plants animals bacteria viruses and whole environments.

With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.

We are looking for highly motivated and driven individual to join the Technical Services team as a Technical Applications Scientist covering the Central European region to be based in Oxford on a hybrid basis. This role will suit someone with a strong genomics background and a dedication to customer service. Please note that fluency in a European language is required.

The Details

This exciting and challenging role involves working within a cross-functional team to provide high-quality technical expertise training and representation for ONT products. You will work to strengthen the companys relationship with scientists to ensure the application of our products to their research.

You will assist customers in experimental design product installation use of wet and dry lab products data analysis and workflow implementation and validation in collaboration with other internal and customer-facing teams!

Duties include but are not limited to....

• Providing front-line applications support to customers on all aspects of the nanopore sequencing workflow for example sample prep and sequencing
• Providing high quality technical expertise to customers
• Troubleshooting learning and implementing new methods of identifying customer problems uncovering their needs and suggesting working solutions based on our products
• Coordinating and delivering trainings at customer sites; attending conferences and Nanopore Days
• Working with the regional Field Applications and Sales teams to provide support to strategic customer accounts
• Supporting the onboarding certification and maintenance of Service Provider Accounts
• Recording and documenting all relevant information from customers and prospective customers into the CRM
• Onboarding and mentoring junior members of the team

What Were Looking For

• A MSc or BSc degree in a relevant field like Molecular Biology Genetics Life Sciences etc..
• A background of lab experience with knowledge and understanding of genetics molecular biology cell biology and related fields. In addition theoretical knowledge and experience of novel experimental design sample preparation methodologies data analysis and biological phenomena interpretation.
• We would be looking for knowledge and experience on NGS platforms along with experience in presenting teaching or training other scientists.
• Fluency in German Spanish Italian or another European language is required.
• We expect technical competency to understand and clearly discuss fundamental theory and principles of experimental design techniques and results; to stay current in technical knowledge.
• Proficiency with data visualisation and bioinformatic analysis techniques is desirable but not essential.
• You should have an approachable manner that encourages interaction with others and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. You will be an excellent trouble-shooter and able to manage different priorities.
• Some travel (<20%) is a part of this role.

We offer outstanding benefits to include an attractive bonus generous pension contributions private healthcare and an excellent starting salary. Based within beautiful landscaped surroundings with tree-lined walks water features and a lake all of which make for a wonderful working environment.

If you are looking to utilise your skills to really make a difference to humankind then consider joining our team and apply today!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a persons gender marital status race religion colour age disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

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