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Sr. Field Applications Scientist

Hartford, Connecticut

As a worldwide pioneer of scientific technologies, we provide our customers with advanced detection, imaging, software and services solutions. And it takes a motivated, highly skilled Sales team to make sure those tools get in the hands of the people we can help. Add your consultative approach and experience selling capital equipment to our team, driving product and service transactions to achieve success – and better the world.

Success Profile

We have found that the following traits and attributes help lead to a successful future in sales at PerkinElmer.

  • Good Listener
  • Strategic
  • Problem-solver
  • Mediator
  • Results-Driven
  • Quick-thinking

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Location(s) Hartford, Connecticut Status Regular Job ID REQ-050096 UV-Vis-NIR / Fluorescence Sr. Field Applications Scientist The Field Application Scientist (FAS) will work with Sales Representatives to achieve instrument sales goals by applying scientific knowledge of UV/VIS/NIR and Fluorescence technologies. These instruments are used across a diverse range of markets, including Engineered Materials, Optics, and Pharmaceuticals. This position will be in the Shelton, Connecticut area, working out of the Shelton Technical Center. This FAS position is the key applications support person for the Northeastern United States, providing: Customer demonstrations, analyze samples, generate professional reports, and present results and solutions which best address customers’ challenges Assembling and delivering technical product presentations (to individual prospects and seminar/tradeshow audiences) in poster or oral technical sessions Training and applications implementation Ongoing feedback to Product Line Leaders and Product Managers on emerging applications, trends, performance and competitive landscape Developing application notes based on market needs Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record This role will travel up to 50% throughout the year Basic Requirements: Master’s with 5+ years of post-academic experience 3+ years’ hands-on experience with advanced optical spectroscopic characterization techniques, including variable-angle reflection and transmission-type measurements within the UV-Vis-NIR spectral ranges 3+ years' experience with Shimadzu 3600 or 3700, Agilent Cary 5000 or 6000, or PerkinElmer Lambda 650, 750, 850, 950, or 1050 Preferred Requirements: PHD in relevant discipline. A strong mix of scientific expertise and excellent communication skills is required. Strong technical communication skills (written and spoken) Applicant must have working knowledge of optical measurements on materials utilizing UV/VIS/NIR and Fluorescence technologies Familiarity with polarized optical measurements Experience with UV/Vis/NIR measurement techniques for optics, including filters, lenses, mirrors, and coatings. Other Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside and outside labs. Frequently operate instruments, use tools, and handle chemicals which may require occasional bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform job duties. Periodically move or lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 80 pounds, following proper safe lifting technique. Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the instrument), distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential job duties of this position. Frequently operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a copy machine or computer printer. #LI-EJ1

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