At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.
We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic, international and diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.
Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day. Position Description
We are looking for a dPCR Field Application Specialist to join our Life Science Sales Team by supporting Italy.
This person will be responsible for driving consumable sales on the QIAcuity platforms through pre- and post-sales support including trainings, demonstrations, application support while working closely with the local territory teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Understanding customer-centric sales process to support customers throughout the product lifecycle. Providing customer demonstrations and trainings as well as on and off-site application support to ensure our customer's successful implementation of our digital PCR solutions. Preparing and presenting seminars to a wide array of audiences. Autonomous planning and tracking of activities through use of our company Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, done on a weekly/monthly basis. Supporting and achieving the European sales target by delivering product line specific pre- and post-sales related customer activities. Acting as liaison between the product management/R&D and target customers. Training and assisting other departments as well as playing a major role in introducing and supporting new products/applications. Continuously updating scientific knowledge for support of customers, sales and product management on the leading edge of technology. Position Requirements
Minimum Master of Science or equivalent, PhD and/or laboratory experience advantageous. Proven experience with molecular biology and related techniques such as sample preparation. Experience in the Life Science industry and knowledge of relevant markets, as well as experience presenting complex technical material both in text form and verbally (required). Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems. Able to manage competing priorities in a results-driven environment. Personal Requirements
Excellent communication skills and people-oriented team player. Strong organization skills, analytical thinker, and problem solver. Willingness to travel 50 -75% within Italy, with possible overnight stay. Travel to other European countries will also be required. Self-motivated and determined to succeed. Excellent presentation skills. Proven scientific acumen. Very good written and verbal English and Italian language communication skills. What we offer
At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.
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