Science Jobs Blog

Instrument Sales Specialist - Genomic Research - UK - to £40K (£50K OTE)

2010-02-08T12:23:00.000Z

A great opportunity has just been created within a highly recognised brand within the life science research arena. The company manufactures a novel platform used within the genomic research arena and is keen to recruit a Instrument Sales Specialist to support sales activity across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark region.

The role is seen as a senior level post in which you will develop sales and product strategy, work with key accounts and opinion leaders within the region and assist the regional sales people in closing orders. You will take a partnership approach and become involved in the technical aspects of the technology with customers. There will be up to 25% travel in Northern Europe.

The successful candidate will be a life science graduate with a good understanding of cell biology. Previous capital equipment sales experience is necessary along with excellent relationship building skills and a strategic mind! To discuss how you can join this exciting expansion of a well known life science company contact Scott soon to find out more.

Job Ref: 7718

Sales Specialist - Cell & Molecular Biology Kits - London - to £36K (£43K OTE)

2010-02-08T12:13:00.000Z

A highly recognised brand within the life science research community is expanding its sales team and is keen to recruit a Sales Specialist to manage a number of high profile accounts within the London and Home Counties region.

Some of these accounts are very well established and are well managed; others require further proactive development; most are large academic research centres and teaching hospitals. The product range will consist of a range of cell and molecular biology kits and consumables along with a range of instruments that are well known within the research market. This is a fantastic opportunity to take some known and highly innovative products to the market and really grow sales within the region, earning recognition and of course great bonuses along the way!

The successful candidate will be a graduate with a good understanding of molecular/cellular biology techniques. Previous sales experience in the market is essential, and ideally large company experience. Excellent planning, communication and reporting skills will be necessary. Call Scott soon to find out more about this great opportunity soon.

Job Ref: 7717

Account Manager - Plastics and Chemicals - South East UK - to £40K (£44K OTE)

2010-02-08T10:49:00.000Z

Do you have a good understanding of the plastics and additives chemicals sector? Would you like to work for an international company with a well respected reputation? If yes, we have a new role involving managing existing business and developing new accounts within the plastics and chemicals sector. Products include plasticisers, flame retardants, polyurethanes, pvc, polyethylenes and engineering plastics. Full large company support will be given with initial on-site training.

This office based role ( South East based ) will be involve customer visits targeting new and existing accounts. Previous plastics and additive chemicals sales experience would be an advantage but we are also keen to speak with you without sales experience if you have a good understanding of compounding and master batching.

If you have the knowledge of the industry our client will be flexible regarding your background and qualifications. A company car or allowance plus annual bonus, pension and benefits is on offer. Call Jonathan Pearse on 01279 657716 or email jon@seltekconsultants.co.uk

Job Ref: 7672

Product Manager Tactical Marketing - North UK - Clinical Chemistry - £45K (£58K OTE)

2010-02-08T10:46:00.000Z

Are you looking for that rare marketing and product management role in a corporate company with a huge reputation and class leading market position?

As a key member of the European marketing team you will be responsible for product line leadership, portfolio management and marketing of two major clinical chemistry product ranges . You will have a territory covering the UK and Nordic region and your activities will help grow sales and market share. You will also develop and deliver marketing and communication packages for the sales and customer support teams. This will also include product information and contributing to training programmes both in media form and by field based visits. New product launches and involvement in commercialisation plans add to the seniority of the role. The role will be home based with approx. 25% travel across the Northern Region, UK, Ireland, Nordic and Netherlands. Please call to discuss in more detail.

You will need sales or marketing experience ideally within the healthcare or related industries. A degree in biochemistry or similar would be required.

It's a great company so please call now to talk further. Jonathan Pearse 01279 657716 , jon@seltekconsultants.co.uk

Job Ref: 7715

Field Service Engineer - Clinical Chemistry - North West UK - £35K (£40K OTE)

2010-02-04T10:49:00.000Z

Are you looking for a field service engineer role with a market leading manufacturer of clinical instrumentation? We are looking for you if you have an HND or HNC in electromechanical engineering and field service experience based around complex instrumentation or equivalent.

The company makes automation and clinical chemistry instrumentation that are often situated in high pressure environments where reducing down-time is critical and timely repairs are needed due to the impact on patient care if instruments are out of action. There is a great team spirit and this rewarding role offers the chance to earn an extra bonus as well as elect to do overtime to increase earnings further. Occasional weekend work may be required; typically 1 weekend per month.

If you have worked successfully in a pressurised environment , ideally with automated equipment inside or outside of the healthcare sector we would like to discuss the role with you. Multiple locations are available : M4 corridor, South East / Greater London and the North West. Please call Jonathan Pearse on 01279 657716 or email jon@seltekconsultants.co.uk.

Job Ref: 7716

Product Manager Tactical Marketing - UK - Clinical Chemistry - £45K (£58K OTE)

2010-02-04T10:44:00.000Z

Are you looking for that rare marketing role in a corporate company with a huge reputation and class leading market position?

As a key member of the European marketing team you will be responsible for product line leadership, portfolio management and marketing of 2 major Clinical Chemistry product ranges . You will have a territory covering the UK and Nordic region and your activities will help grow sales and market share. You will also develop and deliver marketing and communication packages for the sales and customer support teams. This will also include product information and contributing to training programmes both in media form and by field based visits.

New product launches and involvement in commercialisation plans add to the seniority of the role. Call to discuss in more detail.

You will need sales or marketing experience in sales or marketing ideally within the healthcare or related industries. A degree in biochemistry or similar would be required.

Great company - lots of positive industry news so please call now to talk further. Jonathan Pearse 01279 657716 , jon@seltekconsultants.co.uk

Job Ref: 7715

Senior Account Manager - South West UK - Research Instruments - £45K (£85K OTE)

2010-02-04T10:11:00.000Z

This is a fantastic opportunity! A highly innovative manufacturer of research instruments and associated consumables has promoted an Account Manager internally and now needs to recruit their replacement.

The territory focuses on Cambridge and Oxford research centres, and you will be expected to manage and develop a specific group of customers in the territory. All are existing customers and well mapped out,but have potential to grow further. The company has recently brought out a new system and will be launching further complimentary products over the next year. This territory is the best performing region in Northern Europe and is ahead of plan!

The successful candidate will be a life science graduate with a proven track record of sales success within the life science sector. You should have sold to large academic and not for profit research centres (molecular biology/biochemistry) and have networked with senior level people within these institutions. A great relationship builder with excellent communication skills is required. To find out more, call Scott Peacock in confidence. This is an exceptional opportunity with uncapped earning potential!

Job Ref: 7714

Regional Sales Manager - Clinical Diagnostics - UK - to £50K (£65K OTE)

2010-02-04T08:59:00.000Z

The products include instruments and associated consumables in the clinical diagnostics sector so product areas would include : Automation, clinical chemistry, haematology, Immunochemistry, flow cytometry. Typical customers would be NHS or private laboratories.

Sales experience to the NHS is required as it is a highly regulated sector and knowledge of the typical challenges faced and regulatory requirements is essential. If you can manage a team and are comfortable with managing key accounts with both high value instruments and consumables please get in touch to discuss confidentially. Competitive base salary and OTE to 30% is on offer plus car or generous allowance and large company benefits. Call me now to discuss or email Jonathan Pearse on jon@seltekconsultants.co.uk.

Job Ref: 7711

Technical Sales/Support Specialist French/Spanish - South UK - Genomic Research - £35K (£38K OTE)

2010-02-01T09:51:00.000Z

This is a fabolous opportunity to join a globally recognised leader in the life science industry as a Technical Sales/Support Specialist focussing on French or Spanish speaking countries.

The role will involve supporting customers and sales specialists from a technical and operational perspective on a range of genomic research instruments, the majority of this support will be given by telephone and e-mail although you will have the opportunity to travel upto 25% of the time.

The successful candidate will be a graduate with research experience using microarray technology or a PhD level scientist with microarray experience, fluency in French or Spanish with excellent communication skills will be essential. Full support and training will be provided to ensure your success within this internation company, this is a rare opportunity to take that first step into a commercial position, call Scott soon to find out more.

Job Ref: 7713

Technical Support Specialist German - South UK - Genomic Research - £35K (£38K OTE)

2010-02-01T09:49:00.000Z

This is a fabolous opportunity to join a globally recognised leader in the life science industry as a Technical Support Specialist focussing on German speaking countries.

The successful candidate will be a graduate with research experience using microarray technology or a PhD level scientist with microarray experience, fluency in German and excellent communication skills will be essential. Full support and training will be provided to ensure your success within this internation company, this is a rare opportunity to take that first step into a commercial position, call Scott soon to find out more.

Job Ref: 7712

Regional Sales Manager - Clinical Diagnostics - Midlands - £50K (£65K OTE)

2010-02-01T09:40:00.000Z

Are you looking for a market leading sales management role? This opportunity is one of those rare career moves to join a company with a top flight international reputation and a high quality product offering backed up by large company support. The products include instruments and associated consumables in the clinical diagnostics sector so product areas would include : Automation, clinical chemistry, haematology, Immunochemistry, flow cytometry. Typical customers would be NHS or private laboratories.

This role includes hands-on field based account management and managing 5 sales people reporting to you directly. The territory is UK-wide but split 50/50 with an existing regional sales manager so the ideal candidate will be based in the central region of the UK. If you can manage a team and are comfortable with managing key accounts with both high value instruments and consumables please get in touch to discuss confidentially. Competitive base salary and OTE to 30% is on offer plus car or generous allowance and large company benefits. Call me now to discuss or email Jonathan Pearse on jon@seltekconsultants.co.uk.

Job Ref: 7711

Welcome to The Wonders!

2010-01-29T16:18:00.000Z

"The Seltek Hotsheet February 2010"

After The Noughties...The Wonders! The next decade will, I'm sure, be called The Twenties in a sensible fashion. But The Wonders is apparently the moniker that has been chosen to describe the 2010-2019 years!

Whatever!

But...what delights will The Wonders hold for all of us? And in particular this year 2010.

Internal Sales Team Leader - South East UK - Life Science - £35K (£50K OTE)

2010-01-29T11:23:00.000Z

A rapidly expanding life science company that are leaders in their field are expanding their commercial team within the UK and are now keen to recruit an Internal Sales Team Leader who will be instrumental in establishing a European inside sales team function for the company.

The role will involve helping the company to establish this new resource within the business, setting KPI's and ensuring that their is clarity in the function and how the team relate to the field sales teams in the EMEA. You will be expected to lead by example and will have a region that you personally take responsability for. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a technology leader and have a genuine impact on their business in Europe.

The successful candidate will be a life science graduate with a track record of sales success in the life science sector. Those with internal sales or team leadership in the life science sector are of particular interest although field sales people looking for a step into team leadership should still contact us. This is an exciting time for the company and future career opportunities will undoubtedly be available, call Scott soon to find out more.

Job Ref: 7710

Applications Specialist - Spain - Bioinformatics - £30K (£45K OTE)

2010-01-28T09:37:00.000Z

A state of the art life science company that develops IT solutions for the genomic and proteomic research arena is keen to recruit an Applications Specialist. The role will be predominately based from the companies offices in Spain, although there will be some European travel and involve supporting sales activities in English speaking countries.

You will be expected to present the latest software solutions to researchers and develop solutions for customers to allow them to accelerate their research programmes. You will support the field sales team and will be the technical force within the commercial team. This is a fabulous opportunity to join a growing, high technology company based in a fantastic part of the world who will provide training and support to ensure your success in this role.

The successful candidate will be a BSc with research experience or PhD level scientist in bioinformatics. Those who have QPCR, microarray or gene expression research experience and have utilised software to analyse the data generated will be of high interest. Excellent communication skills and a genuine enthusiasm about scientific software is essential, call Scott soon to find out more about this opportunity.

Job Ref: 7709

Cell Imaging Capital Sales - Northern UK - £40K (£50K OTE)

2010-01-28T09:30:00.000Z

You will be responsible for the sale of cell imaging instrumentation and associated products into the pharmaceutical, research and academic markets. Educated to degree level or above in a biological subject, you will have a good base understanding of histology or cell biology, molecular biology and immunology. If you have knowledge of flow cytometry that is an added bonus. Previous experience of technical selling instruments or reagents in a life science company is highly desirable.The role will be covering the North East and Scotland. Ideally you will be based in the North or in Scotland.

You must be a self motivated person and have excellent interpersonal skills, as well as being able to work equally well on your own and as part of a team. This is a great opportunity for you to combine your technical knowledge in the cell imaging area with sales. Sales acumen is more important than advanced technical knowledge as there is the support available in-house to help you get up to speed. Please Jonathan Pearse or email jon@seltekconsultants.co.uk

Job Ref: 7708

Sales Specialist - Cell Imaging - London - £40K (£50K OTE)

2010-01-28T09:27:00.000Z

Do you want to sell a unique range of scientific instruments? If so, I have the job for you! This is the opportunity for you to join a company which sells cutting edge technology in the flow/cell imaging arena. You would be working for a small company with a huge reputation in the life science market. You will be responsible for the sale of cell imaging instrumentation and associated products into the pharmaceutical, research and academic markets.

Educated to degree level or above in a biological subject, you will ideally have a good understanding of histology or cell biology, molecular biology and immunology. If you have knowledge of flow cytometry that would be a bonus! Previous experience of technical selling instruments or reagents in a life science company and the territory is highly desirable as sales acumen is more important than absolute technical knowledge.The role will be covering the Greater London area. You must be a self motivated person and have excellent interpersonal skills, as well as being able to work equally well on your own and as part of a team. This is a great opportunity for you to combine your technical knowledge in the cell imaging area with the thrill of a sales role! If you think you have the skills to join this fantastic team, contact me now!

Job Ref: 7707

Assistant Product Manager - Chemicals - London - £30K (£33K OTE)

2010-01-21T10:49:00.000Z

This is a rare product management opportunity in chemicals. It's a diverse role covering marketing campaigns, customer surveys, technical promotions, telesales, stock management and field based customer visits.

You will be based at the North London offices and support the product manager covering a major range of bulk chemicals. This diverse role will also include preparing quotations and visiting customers 1-2 times per week. The company is well established and the product range is backed by major international principals.

Ideally you will have a science degree (chemistry preferred) and some commercial or sales experience. There is also a performance bonus for achievement. To discuss further please cal Jonathan Pearse on 01279 657716 or email jon@seltekconsultants.co.uk

Job Ref: 7706

Technical Support Specialist Spanish- Germany- Genomic Research- €35K (€40K OTE)

2010-01-20T09:16:00.003Z

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking for their first step out of research into a more commercial role yet still very focused on the science.

A globally recognised leader in the genomic research arena is keen to recruit a Spanish speaking Technical Support Representative who will be office based from their German offices. You will join a team who support customers and internal staff throughout Europe and focus on Spanish speaking customers. You will answer queries by telephone and e-mail and ensure that technical queries no matter how demanding or unusual are handled and resolved.

Full training and support will be provided to ensure you are successful in the job. The successful candidate will be an MSc or PhD level scientist with an excellent understanding of molecular biology techniques, be fluent in Spanish and happy to live and work in Germany. Excellent communication skills are essential along with creative problem solving skills, full training and support will be provided. Call Scott soon to find out more.

Job Ref: 7703

Technical Support Specialist Italian - Europe - Genomic Research- €35K (€40K OTE)

2010-01-20T09:13:00.001Z

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking for their first step out of research into a more commercial role yet still very focused on the science.

A globally recognised leader in the genomic research arena is keen to recruit an Italian speaking Technical Support Representative who will be office based from their German offices. You will join a team who support customers and internal staff throughout Europe and focus on Italian speaking customers. You will answer queries by telephone and e-mail and ensure that technical queries no matter how demanding or unusual are handled and resolved.

Full training and support will be provided to ensure you are successful in the job. The successful candidate will be an MSc or PhD level scientist with an excellent understanding of molecular biology techniques, be fluent in Italian and happy to live and work in Germany. Excellent communication skills are essential along with creative problem solving skills, full training and support will be provided. Call Scott soon to find out more.

Job Ref: 7702

Technical Support Specialist French - Germany - Genomic Research- €35K (€40K OTE)

2010-01-20T08:56:00.001Z

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking for their first step out of research into a more commercial role yet still very focused on the science.

A globally recognised leader in the genomic research arena is keen to recruit a French speaking Technical Support Representative who will be office based from their German offices. You will join a team who support customers and internal staff throughout Europe and focus on French speaking customers. You will answer queries by telephone and e-mail and ensure that technical queries no matter how demanding or unusual are handled and resolved.

Full training and support will be provided to ensure you are successful in the job. The successful candidate will be an MSc or PhD level scientist with an excellent understanding of molecular biology techniques, be fluent in French and happy to live and work in Germany. Excellent communication skills are essential along with creative problem solving skills, full training and support will be provided. Call Scott soon to find out more.

Job Ref: 7701

Account Manager - Coatings and Inks - North UK - £40K (£44K OTE)

2010-01-19T09:46:00.000Z

International speciality chemicals distributor is looking for a sales professional to sell their range of products into the coatings and inks sectors.

The role is field based from a home office and covering the North of the UK. This is an opportunity to further your career in sales or take your first step from a technical chemist background into sales. The role will allow you to grow existing accounts and develop business in new accounts.

Ideally you will be a chemistry graduate with experience in sales or from a technical chemist capacity within the paints / inks manufacturing sector. Please call Jonathan to discuss the role further or email jon@seltekconsultants.co.uk.

Job Ref: 7700

Regional Marketing Manager EMEAA - Applied Testing - £40K (£44K OTE)

2010-01-19T09:31:00.000Z

Do you want to step into marketing from sales? Well here is your chance...One of the world's leading suppliers of automated solutions used in human molecular diagnostics is looking to recruit a Regional Marketing Manager!

Main responsibilities will be the development and communication and implementation of annual marketing plans to achieve business targets. Equal importance will be placed on your ability to manage the marketing mix by target segment and the promotion of relevant automated solutions from across broad product portfolios, which inspire customers to choose the company as a partner. Specific tasks will be focused on customer first activities, driving business and building the company's competitive position across the whole EMEAA region.

You will have at least a BSc in a molecular biology related subject and should have some proven experience in marketing or sales of instruments within the commercial science industry. You will be responsible for driving automated solutions in applied markets such as forensics/ genetic identity and veterinary diagnostics where the company offers sample and assay technologies. Experience of sales and /or marketing to applied testing markets would be a considerable advantage. The position is based in their German offices or offices in the South of the UK. Willingness to travel is essential as these roles involve a reasonable amount of pan-European travel. For more information about this great opportunity call in today!

Job Ref: 7699

Technical Support Representative - Molecular Biology - Scotland - £26K (£28K OTE)

2010-01-19T09:28:00.000Z

A leading life science company is expanding its technical support team and is now keen to recruit a Technical Support Representative who will work as part of a team supporting customers and field sales people in the UK.

The role will be office based predominantly, and will involve providing technical advice and support to users within the UK. You will field calls and e-mails and be expected to resolve technical queries. These will range in complexity, but you will be supported by a highly knowledgeable team to ensure you can provide solutions to end users and the sales team.

The successful candidate will have an MSc or PhD in molecular biology or biochemistry and have a good understanding of molecular research techniques. Excellent communication skills and high levels of organisation are essential, although previous technical support experience is not necessary. Those looking for their first step into the commercial world may just have found their perfect opportunity! Call Scott soon to find out more.

Job Ref: 7698

Account Manager - Instrumentation - South East UK - £35K (£47K OTE)

2010-01-18T08:46:00.000Z

A leading brand in the life science sector is expanding its sales team and is keen to recruit an Account Manager in the Cambridge/East Anglia region to focus purely on developing sales for their range of life science research instruments.

You will have a range of instruments to promote which will include QPCR, DNA extraction, platforms and flow cytometry systems. The area is well established and there is a healthy pipeline of sales already developed, but you will be expected to develop these further and continue to build the business.

The successful candidate will be a life science graduate with research experience or a PhD in molecular biology or biochemistry with ideally some commercial experience in applications or sales. Those with strong hands-on technical experience who are now keen and committed to moving into a commercial role should still contact us as the company can train and support those that are new to sales. This is an exceptional opportunity to move into a focused instrument sales role that will require strong technical skills and commercial acumen. To discuss the role in detail contact Scott soon.

Job Ref: 7697

Sales - Industrial and Coatings Chemicals - North East UK - £40K (£44K OTE)

2010-01-15T08:46:00.000Z

Commercially focussed speciality chemicals distributor is looking for a sales professional to sell their range speciality chemicals into Industrial coatings , sealants and adhesives , construction , paper and wood.

The main focus is on coatings then sealants / adhesives and the ideal candidate would have a good knowledge of the industrial coating s industry , either from a technical standpoint as a possible sales trainee or have good commercial knowledge of the UK customer base. The role is field based from a home office.

The company offers a supportive culture to allow you to focus on sales and a good commercial acumen is required to help you see where your time will be best spent for sales results. This well established company has a friendly yet focussed attitude. Please call Jonathan to discuss the role further or email jon@seltekconsultants.co.uk.

Job Ref: 7696