Field Application Scientist

Summary

Join Taconic Biosciences as a Field Application Scientist and support groundbreaking research in the New England region. This remote position requires frequent travel and involves close collaboration with product management, account managers, and customers. You will provide application support, scientific education, and technical consultations, troubleshoot problems, and contribute to product development and marketing. The ideal candidate possesses a Ph.D. in life sciences, extensive experience with in vivo rodent models, and excellent communication skills. Taconic offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

• PhD required (DVM considered) in life sciences or related field, combined with 4+ years of postdoctoral research and/or related experience in the life science field
• Minimum 4 years of experience with therapeutic or scientific disciplines such as immunology, oncology, infectious disease, inflammation, neurodegeneration and familiarity with the assays and models used in discovery in these areas
• Knowledge of pre-clinical in vivo applications used in pharmaceutical, biotech or academic fields
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively present information and address complex scientific questions through proven presentation and writing skills
• A strong experimentalist with experience in designing and interpreting in vivo rodent research studies, preferably as these pertain to preclinical drug development
• Builds long lasting relationships and understands the value of animal models to research
• Is independent, self-driven, approachable, and engaging

Responsibilities

• Provide application support across multiple scientific disciplines as they pertain to in vivo rodent studies in drug discovery and development
• Provide scientific education and training on Taconic products through various channels (e.g. workshops, seminars, webinars, teleconferences, scientific conferences, journal articles, etc.)
• Develop customer relationships by providing technical consultations and support, establishing collaborations, and understanding customer needs and requirements
• Troubleshoot scientific and application problems and make product recommendations
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to develop and implement territory plans by providing scientific and market expertise
• Contribute to the development of new products and applications
• Contribute scientific content to support new marketing assets for key product applications
• Assist in technical training for sales and support personnel
• Contribute to other internal and external projects to support key business objectives

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in immunology, oncology, immuno-oncology, neurodegenerative disease, metabolic disease, or related fields

Benefits

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Annual Bonus Program
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance