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Life Science Specialist

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Life Science Specialist

Remote

CO Salary Range: USD 56,600.00 - 84,950.00 per year

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

About Us:

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry-leading scale allows for exceptional commercial reach, outstanding customer access, and a global presence. Our diverse customer base spanning research, clinical, and commercial production provides you with the opportunity to make a meaningful and wide-ranging impact. You will thrive in an environment that values and supports your contributions, and where your performance is rewarded. Join our Sales & Marketing team with an unparalleled wealth of expertise and assist our customers in overcoming the most daunting global challenges.

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Discover impactful work:

Life Science Specialists sell research products and services to customers in academic, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and other research fields. They build relationships with customers, grow the existing customer base, and achieve sales targets. Join our Sales team and work for a world-leading company!

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
  • Ensure 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

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Colorado is $56,600.00-$84,950.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01280528
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