Field Application Scientist – Focus

The cutting-edge electrophysiology platforms of Max Well Biosystems enable scientists in pharmaceutical industries, contract research organizations, and academia around the world to characterize the function of neurons and the effect of compounds. Our solutions include hardware, software, and data analysis. As a Field Application Scientist
, you will be our expert in the various applications of our products and will be a key representative of Max Well Biosystems to our current and prospective customers. You will be involved in sales and support activities, offering the best solutions to the needs of our users. You will prepare presentations of our products, perform demos in front of clients using their biological samples, and increase product sales by convincing customers to buy our products.

You will be part of the team in Zurich, with a focus on the Chinese Market. Your scientific expertise is valued by our users and is essential for the success of Max Well Biosystems.

• Identify, approach, and communicate with potential customers; perform product presentations and demos
• Identify, advance, and close business opportunities
• Represent MxW at conferences and trade shows
• Manage sales contracts and customer contacts
• Handle system demos, installations and trainings, both onsite and remotely
• Communicate all relevant customer information, including product and/or customer experience to Product Management, Application Development, Sales, and Marketing, keeping CRM up-to-date with customer information and interactions
• Travel for sales and support, whenever necessary and possible; provide technical and applications assistance, troubleshooting support to customers in the field

• MS/PhD degree in fields related to neuroscience / biotechnology / physiology
• Established experience in using microelectrode arrays and analyzing microelectrode array datasets – experienced users of Max Well Biosystems’ HD-MEAs are encouraged to apply
• Knowledgeable in the field of iPSCs / organoids / neuroengineering, as well as having an established network in these fields – is a huge plus
• Fluent in English, proficiency in Chinese, and other languages (Japanese, Korean, etc.) are a plus
• Strong presentation and communication skills, experienced in interacting with scientists
• Willingness to travel ~50%
• Customer-centric and aware of markets, trends, and competitors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
• Good understanding of scientific results and statistical analysis
• Enthusiastic, dynamic, self-motivated and proactive person
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team environment

Are you motivated, innovative and committed to delivering first-rate performance? Do you enjoy working in an international, multidisciplinary, and interactive team? Then we might have a position for you. Join Max Well Biosystems in innovating the future of electrophysiology for drug discovery and basic research.