Field Application Specialist Bioreactor Technology Bay Area, CA

The main mission is for successful application implementation qualification and use of Sartorius upstream products by supporting the Sales process with product positioning presentations demonstrations and evaluations.

The Field Application specialist position is based out of the home office which is to be in the Bay Area to assist in supporting business local to NorCal and on occasion other sites on the West Coast as needed.

What you will accomplish together with us:

• Support the Sales organization with customer discussions on existing products through product presentations demonstrations trials application studies/demos as well as troubleshooting and cGMP manufacturing support for the Bioreactor Technologies portfolio which consists mainly of the Ambr line rocking motion bioreactors and STR bioreactors at all scales.

• Provide technical qualification of sales opportunities to ensure appropriate positioning of technology within the customer application.

• Support Sales in the customer process URS analysis & technical response and lead customer evaluations to help position products in line with the application requirements.

• Strategize with assigned Account Managers to generate value-adding activities according to customer and business need.

• Support the development of strong relationships with accounts within the assigned sales territory

• Support new products through close collaboration with beta site testing product demonstrations/discussions and information gathering.

• Assist the company by occasionally supporting the training of other Field Application Specialists and the Sales organization on assigned technologies and/or processes.

• Ensure training of customers on new technologies and support initial start-up operations as well as ensure/assist in internal training opportunities for self and colleagues

• Report on competitor product implementation & presence within the territory by feedback to the Application Services and Product Management Team

• Monthly report on territory activity for management

• Occasional overnight travel will be required to support customers / sales to attend organizational meetings and trainings will be required (40%). This travel requirement is subject to change based on customer and internal business need such as customer support and internal meetings and trainings.

What will convince us:

• BSc or MSc Degree Graduate in chemical engineering biotechnology or a related scientific field.

• 3 years biopharmaceutical industry experience within upstream cell culture development or process development; MSAT cGMP Manufacturing and/or Tech Transfer experience a plus.

• Proven knowledge of biopharmaceutical industry including biologics viral or cell therapy process development with scale up for relevant modalities highly encouraged

• Computer proficient in Windows-based software package including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook

• Up to 40% travel

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs safely due to the requirement to handle equipment

We Value:

• Effectively interface with product/project/division management

• Interaction at various levels (sales technical end-users leaders) within our internal structure as well as our customers

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Self-motivated and a self-starter; strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize projects and multitask at high level of efficiency

• Identification with our core values: Sustainability Openness Enjoyment

Compensation for this position will be a base salary between $100k - $110k plus bonus depending upon experience and qualifications.

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring leadership programs internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation sick time corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as Coaching Agile Working and a Businesswomens Network
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from dental vision EAP and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending) Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance AD&D EAP Family Planning & Womens Health Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee spouse & dependents) Legal Services LTD & STD Critical Illness Insurance Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer dementia and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status or disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer dementia and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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