Field Application Specialist - India

The role

The Field Application Specialist provides technical and product support during the sales process to assist Senior Account Managers and Distributor Managers. This role involves conducting bench work experiments, delivering technical presentations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product development and marketing.

What you will do

• Provide pre-sales application and portfolio support to increase revenue at key accounts
• Deliver technical support to end-users, distributors, and partners across India
• Act as a scientific Subject Matter Expert to position products
• Engage in customer collaborations and joint research
• Conduct lab-based experiments to generate data for marketing materials
• Organize and deliver technical presentations, webinars, and product demos
• Represent the company at scientific conferences and trade shows
• Partner with Sales and Analytics teams to identify and close revenue gaps
• Monitor and report on customer needs, market trends, and competitive activity
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and technical support activities

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences or related specialty such as biotechnology
• 5+ years FAS, or Sales Support experience in the Life Sciences industry
• 5+ years of research experience in Cell Biology, Immunology, Cancer Biology, and/ or Neuroscience fields
• Previous laboratory experience working with antibody applications
• A good understanding of drug discovery and/or diagnostic workflows and the technologies employed
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in and English Languages
• Ability to establish good relationships and credibility with cross-functional partners and customers
• Ability to manage high volume of communications (email, phone, and in person)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Ability to extend hands and arms in any direction to access materials, equipment, or a keyboard
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to view and read information from a computer monitor, reports, and documents

Nice to have

• Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Flow Cytometry, Immunofluorescence (IF) or High Content Imaging
• Previous experience and knowledge of GMP and customer segments
• Working knowledge of IHC and High Content applications including confocal and fluorescent microscopy instrumentation
• GMP experience and knowledge together with related customer segments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple deliverables and deadlines
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work in a complex sales environment

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pay benefits
• Professional development plans
• Community investment programs

About the company

Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a life sciences company founded, owned, and run by active research scientists. The company provides products and services to scientists globally and is a member of 1% for the Planet.