Ted Pella, Inc., a worldwide leader in the microscopy supplies and instrumentation field, is seeking candidates with 5 years full time laboratory experience in Transmission Electron Microscopy and Histology for a Life Sciences Product Specialist (LSPS) position.
This position is responsible for Life Science sales and marketing, product Research & Development (R&D) and support activities. This position provides product support to our customer base around the world. This position works closely with others on the Life Science team along with the Vice President of Marketing & Sales to achieve their goals.
Successful candidates will have at least 5 years of full time Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Histology practical laboratory experience, possess a 4 year degree, have great written and oral communication skills, and be authorized to work in U.S. without sponsorship.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and grow the sales of our Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Life Science related products, our Histology instruments and supplies, our Light Microscope products, as well as products for other types of imaging in Life Sciences
- Learn our PELCO BioWave® line of products to assist with product and applications development, sales, and support
- Keep current with related cutting edge technologies as well as use of existing technologies and share updates with relevant internal staff.
- Be engaged in Life Science product development for items we design and manufacture and those we resell
- Collaborate with our Graphics department for Life Science new product marketing materials, product and applications videos, social media messaging, web placement, trade show signage, and other related marketing collateral
- Generate manuals, updates, and technical notes for instruments to support Life Science customers and our website
- Manage product quotation activities related to Life Science products with customer follow up to generate sales
- Assist in the development of sales forecasts for the relevant product groups
- Assist customers and the dealers of Ted Pella, Inc. products with Life Science technical questions
- Assist in the preparation and management of Life Science-related trade show preparations and represent the company at those trade shows.
- Collaborate with team members on product applications and product development.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Minimum of Bachelors’ Degree in Biological Sciences or related field required.
- Minimum of 5 years of Full Time Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Histology practical laboratory experience, including instrument use and knowledge of TEM; and Histological specimen preparation techniques.
- Must be authorized to work in U.S. without sponsorship.
- General knowledge of the following for both research and clinical laboratories including: Lab Instrumentation; Laboratory Consumables; Tissue Processing and general sample preparation for both electron microscopy and light microscopy; Immunohistochemistry (IHC); and Animal research.
- Knowledgeable in the use of ultramicrotomes, rotary microtomes, cryostats and vibratory slicers.
- Knowledgeable in the following areas of the Life Sciences: Pathology, Neuroscience, and Immunology.
- Cryo Electron Microscopy experience.
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) lab experience.
- HTL Certification through ASCP and Certification in Biological TEM through MSA is highly desirable
- Experience with public speaking and leading meetings.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate on a team.
- Ability to prioritize workload, manage projects, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with co-workers and build relationships with clients.
- Superior attention to details and problem diagnosis and solving skills.
- Ability to communicate in the English language fluently for writing and speaking.
- Proficient in current versions of Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and other standard office technology.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to trade shows, clients, and workshops.
- This position is a full time “in-person/in-office” position located in Redding, CA.
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm and/or as needed on weekends and evenings for attending tradeshows and traveling.
Salary/Benefits:
Annual salary range is $79,733 - $111,626 plus an excellent benefit package. Pay rate is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include a generous medical, dental, vision, and life/AD&D insurance plan, a 401(k) plan with Company match, paid vacation, sick, and holidays.
About the Company:
Ted Pella, Inc. has been serving the global microscopy community with instrumentation and supplies for over 56 years. We have been in Redding, CA for over 37 years. We sell to the entire USA and all around the world both directly and through a large distributor network. We are a healthy company, growing even throughout uncertain economic times. Visit our web site at to learn more. We are a family-owned and operated Company, with a professional and friendly atmosphere.
About the Location:
We are situated in beautiful Redding, CA, an area well-known for outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and snow sports. We are surrounded by National Parks, the second-largest reservoir in CA, and plenty of mountains, lakes and streams. Our area offers a nice balance of smaller city life with plenty of shopping, restaurants and culture, all nestled within an incredible rural recreational setting.