Field Application Specialist

Are you a strategic thinker and effective negotiator with a passion for improving people's lives with products that make a real difference? Have you previously received positive feedback on your ability to demonstrate and operate effectively across cultures and with diverse functions? Then Bio-Rad's Field Application Specialist role could be your next challenge!

The Field Application Specialist Genomics holds the responsibility for supporting and promoting the Bio-Rad Life Science Group Genomics portfolio (Gene Expression, PCR, qPCR, and Digital PCR, etc.) through interaction with our distributor partners (Channel Partners) and end users in those Countries where Bio-Rad does not sell directly like Balkans, Eastern Europe, Baltics, Mediterranean islands, etc. The Field Application Specialist is expected to work in close contact with the Sales Manager in order to contribute significantly to the business, by carrying out pre- and post-sales support providing regular technical and scientific training, presentations, hands-on demos, and visits to both distributors and customers.

The new colleague must have the ability to work internally in close contact with other specialists, customer technical support, marketing, and Service to provide high-level pre -and post-sales support and training. Having the ability to multitask and working successfully and efficiently within the team and with other Bio-Rad staff is as important as being able to resolve customers’ issues.

Please note that this is a home-based/field-based position with the opportunity to visit the Budapest office to work with other colleagues. Our office is located at 1082 Budapest, Futó street 47.

This position requires 50% international travel mainly in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Baltics, Mediterranean islands, etc. The territory may vary.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Application Support to Channel Partners and end-users in the assigned territory for the Genomics divisions.
• Business Development to ensure existing and new high-value customers and market segments are targeted/discovered. Focus on Key Opinion Leaders and key Decision Makers at strategically important accounts.
• Work together with Channel Partners, other Specialists, Marketing, and Sales Manager to promote the product portfolios to grow sales. Manage field sales activities, with tactical advice from the Sales Manager, by maintaining close communication with pertinent colleagues
• Organizing and taking part in customer-facing seminars, product demonstrations, and post-sales training.
• Provide customer field support by utilizing available applications for installed instruments and working with Technical Support.
• Provide regular feedback on application, hardware, and software features requested by customers, identifying commercial market trends and challenges
• Actively and visibly support all compliance efforts
• Provide accurate revenue and product forecasts. Proactively manage sales funnel and opportunities and use market data to identify gaps in the market to target.
• Assist in training and updating the Channel partners in responsibility.
• Actively seek to maintain expert understanding of the technology and applications within the area of responsibility. Keep a basic knowledge about the full product portfolio outside Genomics like Proteomics
• Travel internationally up to 50% of the time mainly in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Baltics, Mediterranean islands, etc. The territory may vary

What You Bring:

• Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, PhD is an advantage
• Strong Genomics scientific background coupled with business acumen
• Excellent presentation skills, and experience in presenting at seminars, workshops, or training
• Team Player with the ability to work well with internal and external teams and uphold a good level of communication and cooperation with all other functions within Bio-Rad
• Excellent English skills in verbal and writing
• Ability and willingness to learn through self-study
• Strong organization and planning skills are essential
• 1-3 years of commercial experience in a similar role or sales role within the Life Science Industry.
• Previous hands-on experience in PCR, qPCR, and dPCR is mandatory.
• Able to design experiments in PCR, qPCR and dPCR
• Preferred international multicultural experience in academic or private sectors
• Driver’s License is required

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see. 

Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is its people, and the reason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including:

• Life and accident insurance
• Private Health Care Services – unlimited examinations, and checkups in numerous specialties free of charge
• Competitive salary and cafeteria
• 100% commuting allowance for non-Budapest residents and BKK monthly pass
• Annual bonus
• Annual salary review
• Marriage and childbirth allowance
• School start allowance
• Loyalty award
• Company car for this specific position
• Employee Referral Program with a remarkable referral bonus
• All You Can Move contract possibility/gym facility discount