Element Biosciences

Sales Representative - Dallas

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life Sciences, GenomicsIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote (Preference for Dallas Region)
  • Job Type: Remote
  • Salary: Not Specified

Element Biosciences is seeking an experienced Sales Representative to drive revenue growth in North Texas, OK, CO, KS, and NM. This role focuses on acquiring new customers and maintaining/growing existing accounts, requiring a strong understanding of NGS sample and library prep workflows and cell biology. The Sales Representative will report to the Director, Regional Sales and will be expected to travel frequently to customer sites.

Requirements

  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Biology / Genetics.
    • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Biology / Genetics preferred.
  • Experience:
    • 4+ years of commercial (sales/marketing/business development) experience or equivalent experience within a laboratory setting.
    • Capital equipment sales experience is required.
  • Technical Knowledge:
    • Proven ability to sell sophisticated, high-throughput instrument platforms and associated consumables in a highly technical environment.
  • Scientific Background:
    • Strong Genetics and Molecular Biology foundation.
    • Preferred knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing and Genotyping methods.
  • Networking:
    • Deep knowledge and relationships with decision makers/influencers and leading researchers in the sequencing and spatial biology community.

Responsibilities

  • Develops a strong understanding of Element technology.
  • Establishes and executes on strategies for obtaining new customers and maintains/grows existing customer accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals.
  • Takes an analytical approach towards executing optimal solutions for an issue or opportunity.
  • Demonstrates capability to present versatile and unique solutions during customer negotiations in order to establish mutually beneficial circumstances for the customer and Element.
  • Has the ability to learn, change, and gain from each experience to become more effective in subsequent sales scenarios.
  • Works effectively in a team environment to drive and create revenue opportunities.
  • Manages customer relationships post-sale, including a strategy to develop long-term business relationships.

Application Instructions

  • Not Specified

Company Information

At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness.

Skills

Sales
Customer Acquisition
Account Management
High-Throughput Instrument Platforms
Consumables Sales
Genetics
Molecular Biology
Next Generation Sequencing
Genotyping
Networking
Customer Negotiation
Strategic Planning

Element Biosciences

Next-generation sequencing technology provider

About Element Biosciences

Element Biosciences focuses on next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, offering the AVITI System, a compact benchtop device that provides high-quality sequencing at a low cost of $1 per million reads. This system is designed for various clients, including academic researchers and pharmaceutical companies, and delivers industry-leading accuracy. Element Biosciences stands out by partnering with other biotech firms, like QIAGEN, to provide complete NGS workflows and by offering the 2023 AVITI for All Grant, which gives free sequencing for diverse applications. The company's goal is to make high-quality sequencing accessible and affordable to accelerate advancements in biotechnology.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$659.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

100% company-paid medical, dental, & vision coverage
Flexible spending & health savings accounts
Premier mental health care
401(k) with immediately vested 4% company match
Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
Stock option grants
Flexible time off
10 paid annual holidays
8-weeks paid parental leave

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Illumina may impact market share.
Rapid technological advancements require continuous innovation, straining resources.
High cost of AVITI24 may limit adoption among smaller research institutions.

Differentiation

Element Biosciences offers the AVITI System, a low-cost, high-quality sequencing platform.
The company's proprietary technology improves signal-to-noise ratio, enhancing sequencing data quality.
Strategic partnerships with firms like QIAGEN provide comprehensive NGS workflows for clients.

Upsides

AVITI24 platform integrates sequencing and multiomic analysis, revolutionizing cancer research.
Record growth in AVITI System installations indicates strong market demand and acceptance.
Recent executive appointments highlight commitment to leveraging AI for product optimization.

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