Application Specialist_APM-JD
Reporting to: Application and Support Manager, APM China
Position Scope:
This role is equally focused on driving excellence in customer applications & technical support for both the pre-sales process and post-sales installation and training
Interacts with Applied Biosystems customers, field sales, sales managers, product marketing and technical support staff
Works closely with customers to identify market opportunities through development and commercialisation of new applications on Applied Biosystems systems
Key Responsibilities:
1.Accompanies Sales Representatives on sales calls in customers’ laboratories to provide technical and applications expertise in response to customer inquiries
2.Performs product demonstrations in the field
3.Supports conditional sales placements in the field through on-site visits and telephone communication
4.Provides start-up applications training to customers in their laboratories and demonstrates proper operating procedures with Applied Biosystems consumable products
5.Prepares and presents seminars to customers, potential customers and Applied Biosystems employees as requested 6.Provides technical training to Sales Representatives and collaborates with them to develop technical selling strategies
7.Works in trade show booths to present Applied Biosystems products and gather information
8.Plans and delivers user meetings in the field
9.Completes all administrative duties such as using RSD, completing expense reports, etc.
10.Attends technical training and scientific meetings to gather information on new trends, products and discoveries affecting Applied Biosystems
Education/Experience:
1.Master or PhD degree major in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a Diploma level with 2-3 years of proven industry experience. Prefer Biochemistry, especially Molecular Biology.
2.Requires a minimum of 2-3 years experience in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry research or application. Preferred experience in Health Care or Biotech & large corporations.
3.Proven system analytical problem solving skills.
4.Able and willing to learning new technology and new skill.
5.Well communication skills required, either to internal partner and customers.
6.Well oral and written English skill./Well computer skills using windows and Microsoft office.
7.Able and willing to travel extensively to cover our distributed instrument base throughout China.

