Applications Specialist

An exciting permanent opportunity has become available to join our highly reputable and successful team, working as a Molecular Applications Specialist in the South Island, NZ.

JOB TITLE

Molecular Applications Specialist - South Island, NZ

JOB SUMMARY

The successful applicant will provide a high level of Applications and Technical Support to the Molecular Diagnostic customers. This includes training on all instrument platforms, helping customer setup of assays, trouble-shooting any Molecular related queries as well as supporting Microbiology and Specimen management portfolios.

LOCATION

South Island, NZ

BENEFITS

• Above market & competitive remuneration package available for the successful candidate
• Great opportunity to join eager and successful team environment with possible opportunity to grow within the company
• Excellent training, on-boarding and support provided
• Be part of a driven team involved in advanced Molecular Diagnostics.

ROLE/DESCRIPTION

• Using your exceptional technical knowledge of Molecular Biology and microbiology in establishing and maintaining strong relationships within each NZ customer account.
• Achieving revenue and profit targets through utilising Salesforce and SPI methods of strategic selling for the development and execution of sales opportunities across NZ.
• Serve as main point of contact for applications, and provide technical consultations and tailored solutions for all customer related queries
• Demonstrate the use and advantage of technology and instrumentation to existing and new customers.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pathology practices, scientific discoveries, and emerging competitor technology, towards providing technical information to customers as required.
• Tailor, plan, and coordinate service programs to support both customer practices and product use.
• Identify and report potential leads for the Life Sciences instruments and reagents of products in Clinical Laboratories, Research institutions and universities in Australia and New Zealand.
• Review and preparation of Training Materials for customers and technical specialists.
• Adhere to the requirements of the Quality Management System.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 - 5 years of laboratory experience in operating Molecular instrumentation in either and Microbiology/molecular Laboratory or Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory.
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent as a minimum.
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostics
• Self-motivated and results driven, with ability to work autonomously
• Strong problem-solving ability and solutions focused
• Demonstrated computer literacy, alongside excellent communication skills
• High business acumen and commercial awareness
• Demonstrated business acumen and commercial skills highly desirable.

ABOUT i-PHARM CONSULTING

i-Pharm Consulting is a specialist Recruitment Company servicing the global Life Sciences industry. We provide both permanent and contract staff to a wide range of Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biotechnology and Contract Research Organisations (CROs). i-Pharm has specific expertise in Clinical Research, Sales & Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain & Logistics and Bioinformatics.

www.i-pharmconsulting.com

TO APPLY

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please call Terence Pohl on 02 8310 5847 or email tpohl@i-pharmconsulting.com . If this role is not suitable, Terence is also available to discuss other possible positions or answer any general questions regarding your career and the current market.