Technical Application Specialist, Flow Cytometry – Japan

Technical Application Specialist – Flow Cytometry

Based: Japan

The company is an innovative manufacturer of flow cytometry instruments and software. Their flow cytometry instruments are used by scientists across the globe in the pharmaceutical, academic, CRO and clinical markets. Due to company growth, they now have an exciting opportunity to join their team as the Technical Application Specialist for Japan.

The Role

Your primary goal is to support customers with workflow development, optimization, and implementation of flow cytometry applications.

Work closely with customers to Develop multicolour panels and assays.

Develop and deliver pre-sales and post-sales technical presentations to customers in the pharmaceutical, academic, CRO and clinical markets.

The position is home office based in Japan, with expected 60% travel across Japan and focus on Tokyo area.

Provide onsite / remote technical consultations to customers on the use, capabilities, and troubleshooting of instruments, software, and reagents.

Working closely with the sales, marketing and service engineer teams, as well as internal R&D.

Attending conferences and exhibitions to increase brand awareness and new business opportunities.

The Requirements 

Degree, MSc or PhD is essential: Immunology, Cell Biology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Cancer Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology; or related field.

Thorough knowledge and experience with flow cytometry and related applications.

Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Ability to operate independently and strategically to achieve individual and corporate goals.

Comfortable with average 60% travel time.