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Life Science Specialist

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Life Science Specialist

Remote

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Here at Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry-leading scale means exceptional commercial reach, outstanding customer access, and a global footprint. Our diverse customer base, from research, clinical to commercial production, means you can have a wide-ranging and significant impact. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued, and rewarded for your performance. Join our Sales & Marketing team with an unmatched depth of capabilities and help our customers tackle some of the world's toughest challenges.

Discover impactful work:

Our Life Science Specialists sell research products and services to academic, pharmaceutical, and biomedical customers. They build relationships, identify growth opportunities, and achieve sales targets. Join our Sales teams and a global industry leader!

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Key responsibilities will be:

  • Support multiple research sales representatives by providing information specific to life science, including technical information, product recommendations for customer applications, and other life science support
  • Develop and maintain effective customer relations with all customers and potential customers in the assigned territory. Seek out broader relationships within the account to help facilitate networking and prospecting
  • Develop and implement sales strategies and plans to expand business within assigned territory; maintain a pipeline of opportunities to meet or exceed sales objectives
  • Maintain awareness and understanding of competitor and industry activity and keep informed of new products/services and other general information of interest to customers. Incorporate this data into the business plan
  • Introduce new products and services to customers as applicable
  • Manage pricing within territory to control profitability
  • Maintain accurate reporting, records, and files necessary for effective management of territory
  • Communicate with supervisor any customer issues or potential problems; perform other tasks assigned by manager
  • Be aware of supply and price trends and support customer inquiries and communications as required
  • Positively represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations

Keys to Success:

Education

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in the sciences, M.S. or PhD preferred

Experience

  • 4+ years of sales experience, preferably in the research laboratory industry OR lab experience
  • Strong technical and lab experience in molecular, protein and/or cell biology

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Excellent knowledge in Proteomic, Genomic, Gene expression and/or tissue culture
  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skills
  • Computer proficiency in MS Office and the internet
  • Must possess the organizational skills to multi-task and meet deadlines as needed
  • Strong industry, pharmaceutical and science background preferred
  • Able and willing to travel to customer locations
  • Demonstrates the Thermo Fisher values (The Four I's) - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01281480
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program