Field Applications Scientist - Flow Cytometry (West Coast)
Apply NowCompany: Slingshot Biosciences
Location: Emeryville, CA 94608
Description:
Our north star is to make healthcare more accessible around the world. We are doing this by advancing cell biology to develop innovative solutions for human health.
Founded in 2012, and located in one of the largest biotech hubs in the world, Slingshot Biosciences is a growing life sciences company with a platform technology and paradigm-shifting mission to make synthetic cells the gold standard for all cell-based applications. We currently have a suite of products that allow for rapid, stable instrument deployment and are poised to make headway into clinical markets with controls for engineered cell therapies.
At Slingshot, we value diversity and believe that a variety of backgrounds and experiences leads to more innovative ideas and a better understanding of our customers. Passion is at the core of our values, and employees are encouraged to pursue their passions in their work and contribute to the company's overall mission.
We desire motivated team members who appreciate the freedom to be creative and think outside the box to solve problems. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, and have the ability to quickly contribute new ideas and iterate on current processes. In everything we do, we are dedicated to delivering top-quality products and services to our customers which ultimately makes a significant impact on patient care.
Slingshot Biosciences is hiring a Field Application Scientist to both generate data at our onsite facility in Emeryville, CA and support our customer base in the field. This role will require up to 50% travel around the Bay Area, Pacific Northwest and Southwest regions of the US. We offer a great opportunity to be involved in product development while also working in a customer-facing role that collaborates with internal teams including Sales, Product Development, and Marketing.
This role reports to the Associate Director of Field Applications and all responsibilities are performed under the direction of the Associate Director.
Responsibilities
Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur as business needs change.
Requirements
Preferred
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position. However, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.
Our salary ranges are calculated by role and level. Your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. In addition to those factors, we also examine internal equity as well as consider current market rate, and title may be assessed one level lower or higher accordingly. After you join the company your performance, contributions, and results along with business and organizational needs will affect your base salary. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $90,000 - $120,000 + commission + equity + benefits.
What we offer at Slingshot:
Slingshot Biosciences requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation. Proof of such vaccination will be required as part of the hiring process.
Slingshot Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Founded in 2012, and located in one of the largest biotech hubs in the world, Slingshot Biosciences is a growing life sciences company with a platform technology and paradigm-shifting mission to make synthetic cells the gold standard for all cell-based applications. We currently have a suite of products that allow for rapid, stable instrument deployment and are poised to make headway into clinical markets with controls for engineered cell therapies.
At Slingshot, we value diversity and believe that a variety of backgrounds and experiences leads to more innovative ideas and a better understanding of our customers. Passion is at the core of our values, and employees are encouraged to pursue their passions in their work and contribute to the company's overall mission.
We desire motivated team members who appreciate the freedom to be creative and think outside the box to solve problems. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, and have the ability to quickly contribute new ideas and iterate on current processes. In everything we do, we are dedicated to delivering top-quality products and services to our customers which ultimately makes a significant impact on patient care.
Slingshot Biosciences is hiring a Field Application Scientist to both generate data at our onsite facility in Emeryville, CA and support our customer base in the field. This role will require up to 50% travel around the Bay Area, Pacific Northwest and Southwest regions of the US. We offer a great opportunity to be involved in product development while also working in a customer-facing role that collaborates with internal teams including Sales, Product Development, and Marketing.
This role reports to the Associate Director of Field Applications and all responsibilities are performed under the direction of the Associate Director.
Responsibilities
- Generate data to support our catalog portfolio and drive adoption in the market
- Generate data for presentation at conferences and in publications
- Verify and help resolve customer complaints with data generation as needed
- Report product feedback and customer issues to drive product improvement
- Partner with Sales to demo Slingshot products to prospective customers in a way that helps to develop the opportunity and build trust & credibility both internally & externally.
- Represent Slingshot Biosciences at conferences, trade shows, and customer visits
- Consult with customers on best practices and assay optimization with Slingshot products
- Coordinate and support custom opportunities with sales representatives
- Foster a positive team-driven work culture
Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur as business needs change.
Requirements
- Work on-site at Emeryville office, with up to 50% travel expected within defined territory
- 7+ years experience in biotech industry
- 5+ years experience running flow cytometry assays in the 8-40 color range
- Ability to proactively troubleshoot and optimize flow cytometry data
- Ability to work independently and take initiative on generating data
- Ability to communicate data, findings, and challenges, effectively and professionally with peers and management
- Ability to manage time in a role involving both bench work and field travel
- Experience with both extracellular and intracellular staining protocols for flow cytometry
- Working knowledge of flow cytometry best practices, instruments, and reagents
- High adaptability and flexibility in a very fast-moving and growth-oriented environment
- Willingness to learn about and promote Slingshot Bioscience products to customers
- Experience supporting commercial organizations and processes, and ability to function in a trusted advisor capacity for our customers
- Strong strategic, conceptual, and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Excellent organizational, project management, time management, and communication skills
- A willingness to learn and improve in the role
- Must have excellent English communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Preferred
- Master's with 7+ years of flow cytometry experience or Ph.D. degree with 5+ years of flow cytometry experience in Immunology
- Experience in a Biotech startup
- Strong public speaking & presentation skills
- Experience with clinical flow cytometry assays
- Experience in analytical development, process development, and/or quality control departments
- High level of comfort with operational and strategic customer-facing conversations
- Experience with customer training
- Previous experience in a customer-facing pre-sales and support capacity
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position. However, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.
Our salary ranges are calculated by role and level. Your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. In addition to those factors, we also examine internal equity as well as consider current market rate, and title may be assessed one level lower or higher accordingly. After you join the company your performance, contributions, and results along with business and organizational needs will affect your base salary. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $90,000 - $120,000 + commission + equity + benefits.
What we offer at Slingshot:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Stock Option Plan
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick)
- Family Leave
- Life Insurance
- Fully stocked break room with food, snacks and beverages
Slingshot Biosciences requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation. Proof of such vaccination will be required as part of the hiring process.
Slingshot Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.