APPLICATION SCIENTIST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: July 29, 2024 - An Application Scientist boasts extensive experience in cellular assays like Immunohistochemistry and In situ hybridization, alongside proficiency in molecular biology and genomic technologies such as next-gen sequencing. This role demands exceptional communication and presentation skills, underscored by a strong publication record and scientific community engagement. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in PCR, cloning, and NGS, complemented by familiarity with synthetic biology in biologics and vaccine development, demonstrating a keen ability to problem-solve and drive projects with meticulous attention to detail.
Summary of Application Scientist Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Biotechnology with 6 years of experience
- Experience in research, quality control, or production environment, applying microscopy and digital imaging techniques to drive results.
- In-depth knowledge of biological imaging applications and workflow.
- Teaching or training experience, provide training to others on how to apply imaging equipment and techniques to seek scientific questions
- High level of computer proficiency with troubleshooting knowledge!
- Experience in a customer-facing support role
- Maintain and troubleshoot sophisticated imaging equipment, hardware, and software
- Experience with a customer-facing role
- Efficient time leadership skills.
- Ability to excel autonomously with minimal direction in a team environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Highly proficient in digital literacy. (Windows, MS Office, External Device Connectivity, etc.)
- Strong optical, mechanical, and troubleshooting aptitude.
- Highly organized, with excellent decision-making skills, working in a rapidly changing environment, and reading specifications and blueprints.
- Domestic and international customer and colleague interaction.
2. BS in Biochemistry with 3 years of experience
- Strong experience in tissue- and cell-based assays such as Immunohistochemistry and In situ hybridization
- Broad experience in general molecular biology techniques and familiarity with genomic technologies such as next-gen sequencing and single-cell RNAseq
- Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as outstanding presentation skills are a must
- Strong publication record and scientific conference presence.
- Consideration will be given to candidates with a background and knowledge of PCR, cloning, NGS, cell culture workflows,
- Experience with DNA design, combinatorial library design, codon optimization, and Gibson Assembly.
- Experience with synthetic biology workflows in biologics, vaccine development, and genome engineering preferred.
- Strong initiative, problem-solving ability, and sense of ownership when driving projects to completion.
- Outstanding attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, and an ability to network with external customers.
- Fluency with PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
- Confident speaker with an ability to convey complex technical information with ease in English.
- Customer-centric attitude, capable of a customer-facing role with a “sales” and “support “focused mindset.
- Highly adaptable and independent.
- Ability to thrive in a start-up, rapidly growing company environment.
- Proven experience in a strategic role working collaboratively and independently to drive results.
3. BS in Chemical Engineering with 2 years of experience
- Experience in q-PCR and Microbial methods
- Can use basic statistical tools
- Have documented experience with implementing and/or validating new laboratory methods
- Technical communication and presentation
- Have experience with plant or agricultural science
- Customer support experience and advanced English
- Strong relationship-building and technical writing skills.
- Independent drive and a strong work ethic.
- Outgoing and friendly personality
- Experience with the MOE software
- Excellent communication skills at a wide range of levels (including senior executives)
- Excellent presentation skills and knowledge of software platforms to assist
- Experience in deploying water quality monitoring instruments and interpreting resulting data
- A working knowledge of the Water Framework Directive and related policies underpinning pollution management in UK and EU waterways
- Diligent, disciplined scientific approach
- Independent self-starter with excellent organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal relationship-building skills with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Should be comfortable communicating complex technical and commercial information in a clear and concise manner to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
4. BS in Computer Science with 4 years of experience
- Experience with in vivo calcium imaging (1P or 2P), fiber photometry, in vivo electrophysiology and/or optogenetics
- Experience supporting customers in a commercial environment, will consider bench scientist interested in working with customers
- Proven technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a passion for using scientific rigor and applied scientific skills to help customers adopt new technology
- Prior experience conducting customer training workshops, webinars and implementing Learning Management Systems
- Familiarity with Salesforce software
- Ability to maintain records for customer sites and provide high-level feedback to management
- Team spirit, positive attitude, strong work ethic with the ability to work productively within a dynamic start-up environment is a must
- Outstanding customer advocacy, listening, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage escalated customers and related projects
- Demonstrated ability to introduce new customer support initiatives and projects
5. BA in Biology with 2 years of experience
- General understanding of the life science research laboratory environment and technologies
- Experience with traditional microbiology techniques is desirable
- Experience with human microbiome research, including anaerobic cultivation, is highly desirable
- Commitment to work in a start-up environment.
- A highly motivated self-starter
- Demonstrated ability to externally represent the company and technology in an energetic, professional and highly positive manner
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent laboratory bench skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to think creatively and work independently
6. BA in Physics with 4 years of experience
- Proven hands-on experience with cell culture techniques in cell therapy, gene therapy or vaccine production-related cell culture.
- Hands-on experience with immune cell culture, insect cell culture, primary cell culture, Vero or CHO cell culture
- Motivated, flexible, and positive work attitude
- Socially skilled, service-oriented, communicative and customer-friendly
- Excellent problem-solving and investigative skills.
- Ability to resolve varied non-routine scientific challenges.
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills and a strong customer service focus.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills, follow-up, attention to detail, and technical adeptness.
- Basic business math skills and computer proficiency
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be flexible in responding to changing demands.
7. BS in Information Technology with 4 years of experience
- Experience with social selling platforms would be an advantage
- Experience in SEO keyword research would be an advantage
- Ability to be flexible in work schedule and accommodate unexpected work changes.
- Ability to work effectively both interdepartmentally and internationally
- Knowledge of other languages would be helpful
- Demonstrated bias for action and decision-making in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
- Goal-oriented with a good track record of achieving targets on time
- Resourceful, proactive, meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to be creative under pressure with tight deadlines.
- A keen interest in new science and a strong sense of ethics
- Open to give and receive open, honest feedback back in a timely manner