Field Application Specialist, dPCR (Southern California)
About the opportunity This position will be dedicated to supporting QIAGEN Digital PCR instruments and chemistries through instrument installations, customer training, troubleshooting, demonstrations, and pre- and post-sales technical support within the assigned territory. Your profile
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 3-5 years of relevant laboratory, technical sales, or field-based customer support experience. 2+ years of hands-on digital PCR experience.
- Experience with qPCR assay design; dPCR assay design experience preferred.
- Strong molecular biology expertise, including PCR/qPCR/dPCR, DNA/RNA purification, and genomics workflows.
- Strong communication, technical training, and customer-facing skills.
- Previous customer-facing experience, with the ability to build relationships and engage in scientific discussions, is highly desirable.
- CRM/Salesforce experience preferred.
- Ability to build strong customer relationships and engage in scientific discussions.
- Ability to understand customer workflows and recommend appropriate QIAGEN solutions.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across onsite and remote support.
- Organized, self-directed, and able to collaborate effectively with sales, service, and other internal teams.
- Ability to travel approximately 70-80%, typically 3-4 days per week.
- Territory - Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico (Ideally based in Southern California).
The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits. What we offer
- Bonus/Commission
- Local benefits
- Referral Program
- Volunteer Day
- Internal Academy (QIALearn)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid work (conditional to your role)
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