Field Application Scientist, NGS - WEST
Twist BioscienceFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field, with a Master's degree or PhD being preferred. They should have at least two years of relevant experience in NGS sequencing, Capillary Electrophoresis, qPCR, and RT-PCR, along with experience in healthcare industry standards and environments. Previous experience as an Applications Specialist is desirable, and clinical laboratory experience or an MLT certification is a plus.
The Clinical Applications Specialist will provide primary support to clinical laboratories, including training, validation, and troubleshooting for Thermo Fisher Scientific/Ion Torrent NGS products, promote clinical solutions to existing customers and at conferences, lead the implementation of assays and solutions at customer sites, enhance customer value and satisfaction, build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, review and assist customers with data analysis using relevant software, help customers design and conduct experiments, provide initial training, understand CAP/CLIA NYS Guidelines, provide technical assistance, collaborate with Clinical Account Managers, maintain CRM database, ensure consistent communication, drive technology adoption, and align with internal teams.
Provides life sciences products and services
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.