Pre-Sales Application Engineer

Job Description

Agilent is seeking an enthusiastic hardworking customer focused In-Field Customer Application Specialist (CAS) to support new and existing customers with our Pathology solutions. Our Pathology Solutions include our instrumentation and reagents for Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Special Staining H&E Staining Molecular ISH/FISH product lines.

As a Customer Applications Specialist you will partner with our sales engineering technical service group product specialists and other cross-functional groups to serve as the scientific/technical expert to help drive sales to meet or exceed sales quota and support our new and existing customer base within your assigned territory.

You will provide pre-sales scientific/technical consultation with customers in partnership with the sales team to educate and guide the selection of the optimal Pathology Solution for their laboratory. This could include attending in person or remote meetings to serve as the technical expert. This could also include assisting with presentations to customers to present our Solutions.

Co-travel with Sales Account Manager to assist with locating new business as well as ensuring current customers needs are met.

Post-sales will assist with the installation of all instrumentation. This includes working closely with the Field Service Engineer Sales Account Manager Customer Application Manager and Inside Sales Team to provide a smooth installation process for the customer. Will perform the Performance Qualification and Training for customers on-site.

Will also assist customers with on-site optimization of their Immunohistochemistry assays Special Stains H&E Staining and Molecular FISH/ISH assays. Work with laboratory staff and pathologists to ensure they are satisfied with the optimizations.

Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting assistance in partnership with the Customer Application Specialist Team Internal Technical Support Account Managers Field Service Engineers and other internal groups.

Is knowledgeable of competition and able to identify lockout specifications (identify Agilents competitive advantage over competition).

Complete administrative functions such as provide weekly schedules book travel for flights hotels and rental cars on the Concur platform/application complete expense reports and close out Service Order Reports in a timely fashion.

Evaluates and supports management on ramp to volume strategies for new products prior to release.

Acts as the customer voice to influence future product/application design that meets customer needs

May be involved in preparing and delivering technical seminars to customers or potential customers and contributes to recognized scientific forums including written oral and poster presentations.

Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate to Pennsylvania preferably Southeastern Pennsylvania as this is the territory you will cover.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters Degree or equivalent in Life Sciences

• HT and/or QIHC certification is a plus.

• 2 years experience working in a Clinical Non-Clinical Research or Industrial setting in a Histology/Pathology Laboratory with a strong focus on Immunohistochemistry Special Staining H&E Staining and ISH/FISH.

• Proficient with all Microsoft Word applications (Word Excel Power Point).

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills including strong interpersonal and organizational ability and time management are required.

• Ability to work independently and as a part of an integrated/cross-functional team.

• Experience working for a field sales organization specifically providing technical support is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• Requires flexible working hours with travel up to 75% of the time. Must be able to adapt to changing schedules and environments.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional physical lifting pushing and pulling up to 30 Lbs.

• Manual dexterity. For example inserts and removes small parts in tight places; adjusts instrument settings handling slides working with microscope pipetting etc.

• Ability to sit bend down walk talk hear lift hands to raise something above head or lower to the ground and stand for extended periods of time in a laboratory.

• Visual acuity to be able to differentiate and perceive colors ability to focus have optimal depth perception and peripheral vision.

• Working in hospital/laboratory setting requires following the safety protocols safe chemical handling working around different instrumentation and patient samples and other biohazardous material. Must comply with all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements as well as wear appropriate clothing including close toed shoes.

• Must consent to participate in and meet Agilent approved customer/vendor credentialing requirements necessary to gain site access unless prohibited by law.

• Requirements may include but are not limited to pre-/post-employment background checks various forms of drug testing vaccinations fingerprinting proof of valid identification and/or adherence to customer-specific substance abuse programs.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least November 11 2025 or until the job is no longer posted. It is sales incentive the US this position is eligible for reimbursement for personal vehicle usage.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $105075.00 - $175125.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. During the hiring process a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: Technologies Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex pregnancy race religion or religious creed color gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status registered domestic partner status age sexual orientation military or veteran status protected veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state local law ordinance or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility please email or contact 1-. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections please visit Required: 75% of the Time

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Sales