Field Application Specialist

Who Are We?

Biolog is a leader in microbial identification, phenotypic cell profiling, and metabolic fingerprinting for microbial and mammalian cells. Located in Hayward, CA, since 1984 the company’s products enable the identification of thousands of species of bacteria, yeast, and fungi as well as the characterization of human cells and mitochondria. Recently under new leadership and funding, we are looking for outstanding individuals to join the organization during this exciting time of growth and development.

What Do We Value?

We are passionate about all the ways our technology can impact R&D and industrial applications including microbial characterization and identification, synthetic biology, biomanufacturing, bioprocess development, metabolic and mitochondrial disorders, nutrition, toxicology, and drug discovery. The ideal candidate should be passionate about serving customer needs and well versed in microbial biology, cell biology, and biochemistry. This individual should have a strong interest in research and be able to support Biolog customers in the field after appropriate training.

What is the Job all About?

Biolog is expanding its Field Applications Team in the Eastern half of North America with preferred locations in Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC or Raleigh, NC; but, other locations within the territory will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to enable our sales team to sell all the Biolog products including microbial ID, Phenotype MicroArray, and mammalian products by providing their knowledge and technical support to the sales process. This individual will report to the VP of Global Sales and will work with the sales team on primarily pre-sales support questions, technical presentations, software, on-site product demonstrations as well as presenting the data from the resulting demonstrations.

What Do You Offer?

• MS degree in microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field. Ph.D. preferred
• Extensive microbiology knowledge and experience including aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, yeasts, and filamentous fungi
• Familiar with microbial taxonomy
• Experience with mammalian cell culture; knowledge of mammalian cell biology a plus
• Good knowledge of the biochemical pathways of core metabolism

· 2 years in customer support, FAS, or related biotech industry roles

• Experience teaching or training
• Ability to travel domestically on a regular basis (20-40%, depending on location)
• Fully vaccinated with any FDA approved COVID-19 vaccination
• Able to work in the United States currently, and without future sponsorship requirements

What We Offer:

· Competitive Compensation Packages (Base plus commission structure)

· Car Allowance plus mileage

· Annual Bonus Plan

· 100% employee/ 75 % dependent Medical, Dental and Vision premiums are paid for by the company

· Company provided life insurance plan

· 401k Plan

· Stock Options

Additional Information

This is a remote position and must be in the assigned region and able to travel to all assigned states.

Candidate must be able to travel within the region via car and/or plane.

Candidate may be required to sit for long periods for time as well as occasionally lift to 50lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,815.30 - $180,620.07 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: Remote