Field Application Scientist – North America Focus

The cutting-edge electrophysiology platforms of MaxWell Biosystems enable scientists in pharmaceutical industries, contract research organizations, and academia around the world to characterize the function of neurons and the effect of compounds. Our solutions include hardware, software, and data analysis. As a Field Application Scientist, you will be our expert in the various applications of our products and will be a key representative of MaxWell Biosystems to our current and prospective customers. You will be involved in sales and support activities, offering the best solutions to the needs of our users. You will prepare presentations of our products, perform demos in front of clients using their biological samples, and increase product sales by convincing customers to buy our products. You will be part of the team in San Diego, with a focus on the North American market. Your scientific expertise is valued by our users and is essential for the success of MaxWell Biosystems. ResponsibilitiesIdentify, approach, and communicate with potential customers; perform product presentations and demosIdentify, advance, and close business opportunitiesRepresent MxW at conferences and trade showsManage sales contracts and customer contactsHandle system demos, installations and trainings, both onsite and remotelyCommunicate all relevant customer information, including product and/or customer experience to Product Management, Application Development, Sales, and Marketing, keeping CRM up-to-date with customer information and interactionsTravel for sales and support, whenever necessary and possible; provide technical and applications assistance, troubleshooting support to customers in the field Your ProfileMS/PhD degree in fields related to neuroscience / biotechnology / physiology Established experience in using microelectrode arrays and analyzing microelectrode array datasets – experienced users of MaxWell Biosystems’ HD-MEAs are encouraged to apply Knowledgeable in the field of iPSCs / organoids / neuroengineering, as well as having an established network in these fields – is a huge plus 1–2 years of experience in sales, ideally in life sciences or scientific instrumentation – is a huge plusFluent in English; other languages are a plusStrong presentation and communication skills, experienced in interacting with scientistsWillingness to travel ~50% Customer-centric and aware of markets, trends, and competitors Good understanding of scientific results and statistical analysisEnthusiastic, dynamic, self-motivated and proactive personProven ability to work independently and within a team environment Are you motivated, innovative and committed to delivering first-rate performance? Do you enjoy working in an international, multidisciplinary, and interactive team? Then we might have a position for you. Join MaxWell Biosystems in innovating the future of electrophysiology for drug discovery and basic research. Silvia Oldani looks forward to receiving your application documents (cover letter, resume, publication list, letter of recommendation and degrees including transcripts) by email at hr@mxwbio.com.