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Application Scientist

  • Microtrac Inc.
  • Newtown (Pennsylvania)
  • Work experience
  • Commercial professions (other)
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Are you looking for a long-term perspective in a successfully growing, profitable company? Then you've come to the right place!

Microtrac is a fast-growing global technology company that designs, manufactures, services, and distributes laboratory analysis equipment for particle characterization throughout the world. As part of the Verder Group of companies, we are a passionate team of innovators dedicated to produce equipment that enables our customers to improve safety of pharmaceutical, food and industrial products as well as to conduct research in the environmental and material sciences. Our products enable our customers to achieve economic, technological, and environmental progress. We believe that our journey is far from complete. We’re looking for innovators and critical thinkers who are eager to challenge the status quo, are willing to contribute new ideas and take over responsibility. If you are passionate about your work and are looking for a position where you can make a tangible impact, we want you on our team! 
 
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Application Scientist Shelf Life & Stability to join our team in Newtown, PA.  The Application Scientist will be responsible for providing technical support for pre- and post-sale activities. A successful candidate will balance responsibilities and enhance the Microtrac sales and customer experience. This dynamic role requires time management, organization skills, and customer engagement. The position has primary focus on Static Multiple Light Scatter (SMLS) technology, with secondary attention to Dynamic Light Scatter (DLS) and Streaming Zeta Potential (SZP) technologies.  

Doing what is fun

  • Coordinate, measure, analyze, and write reports for incoming customer samples. The application scientist presents findings to customers to aid decision-making processes. Updating the customer relationship management (CRM) and laboratory database is a central pre-sales task.
  • Support existing Turbiscan customers by providing application information, answering inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and taking appropriate action. Post-sales efforts involve teamwork with adjacent departments like service, quality, engineering.
  • Conduct on-site and virtual product demonstrations in conjunction with the North American sales force, exhibiting the Turbiscan (SMLS) product line capabilities.
  • Participate in a technical marketing plan by conducting webinars, authoring application notes, and creating video content.
  • Maintain and operate a safe and functional demonstration laboratory.
  • Travel 10-25%

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a related scientific field. Minimum 3 years laboratory experience is preferred.
  • Proven experience and familiarity in a laboratory environment. Proficiency with various types of equipment such as: pipettes, microscopes, sample dividers, analytical balances, glassware, hot plates, magnetic stirrers, etc. Specific experience with product formulation and dispersion chemistry is a plus.
  • Have strong attention to detail, effective time management, continued organization effort, and ability to communicate through written reports.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams. Ability to learn multiple Microtrac software platforms. 
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively. Excellent time management skills and task prioritization. Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.

What we have to offer

  • An interesting and diversified job as well as a dynamic and open working atmosphere 
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – Employee only coverage 100% paid for by company
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • 401k w/ match (after 6 months)
  • Group Life Insurance, STD, and LTD paid for by company
  • PTO
  • Engaging Work Environment
  • Salary Range - $80,000 - $85,000

Interested?

An online application is the fastest way to success! 

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Mictrotrac Inc. · 3230 N. Susquehanna Trail · York · PA · 17406
Phone: +1 (717) 843-4433
 

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