Field Application Chromatography Specialist - Remote, Mid-Atlantic (PA or MD)

Sartorius has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, self-motivated, entrepreneurially spirited professional to help fuel the growth of our Bioprocess Chromatography Solutions portfolio, (Remote Position based in either Maryland or Pennsylvania).  The incumbent in this key role will be a subject matter expert and trusted business partner to our customers and Sales team in the biopharmaceutical arena.  If you are adept at making an impact and building productive customer relationships, please read on.

As the Field Application Specialist, you will be responsible for offering product expertise, application knowledge, and technical support along each step of the customer's process. The main missions are to ensure successful design, validation, and implementation of our products, by supporting sales on product design, product positioning, and demonstration, and supporting customers on application development work, initial set-up, and training.

 

What you will accomplish together with us

• Generate visibility and customer awareness and advise local customers on Sartorius' innovative chromatography technologies

• Technical and process-related support for external and internal customers

• Accountable for the customer experience with the product (e.g. advice on applications)

• Conduct technical training, experiments, and demonstrations in theory and practice for external and internal customers

• Conduct process optimizations at customer site

• Participate in key conferences and give presentations

• Work closely with R&D, Marketing, sales, and operations

 

What will convince us

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline such as Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology or comparable qualification in the field of life science

• 3+ years of professional experience with process chromatography media, hardware, and components in the biopharma industry and 2+ years of experience with purification of biomolecules using chromatography, ideally with both membrane- and resin-based technologies and 2+ years of experience with purification of biomolecules using chromatography, ideally with both membrane- and resin-based technologies  

• Knowledge of continuous downstream processing is desirable

• Working experience in resin selection, Column packing, and in GMP environment is a plus

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements is a plus

• High technical understanding of the bioprocessing industry and ability to provide robust and efficient solutions

• Proactive, customer-focused, and entrepreneurial thinking

• Willingness to travel regularly within the territory around 25% and 10% domestic and international travel

• As a federal contractor subject to Executive Order 14042, we require all of our employees to be vaccinated as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodations for reasons related to a disability or for religion. If you will require an accommodation, we will discuss this with you should an offer of employment be extended to you.

• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, LinkedIn Learning, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (depende