Senior Field Applications Specialist West US (Chem/IA)
Danaher - Sacramento, California, United States, 95894
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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves livesand we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact
innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision makingwe are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. The Sr. Field Applications Specialist (FAS) is responsible for the validation of new Chemistry (Chem) and/or Immunoassay (IA) instrument installations to ensure they meet Beckman Coulter and customer stated requirements. This position will be based out of Sacramento, CA, or Portland, OR with at least 80% travel across the Northwest US, but may require travel out of area at times due to business needs. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time. You will be a part of the Field Applications Team and report to the Technical Applications Supervisor responsible for working directly with the customer Key Operator during validation to reinforce training and ensure customer staff is properly prepared to use and maintain instrumentation. The FAS is responsible for addressing customer questions and concerns regarding instrument operation and assay performance, in accordance with published specifications and regulatory body requirements. The FAS works closely with many cross functional teams including Tech Support, Field Service, Sales, and Customer Training. If you thrive in a fast-paced role and want to work to build a world-class service organizationread on. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Prepare customer for and complete validations studies on instrumentation including, but not limited to instrument set-up, calibration, precision studies, and method comparisons. Provide both onsite and remote phone support to customers for assay and QC related questions and provide onsite training for proper operation of instrumentation. The essential requirements of the job include: Associate's degree with a minimum combined experience of 3+ years in laboratory/diagnostic instrumentation or another related field. Advanced understanding of Diagnostics or Healthcare Industry with heavy emphasis on Laboratory Regulatory environment. Customer (external and internal) focused mindset with the ability to be agile and problem solve independently. Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: Must be willing to work remotely and to travel domestically at least 80% of the time (based on the need of the position). Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50 lbs. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science Standard Laboratory Practices, including Quality Control, record keeping, and regulatory requirements (CAP, CLIA, COLA) Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.