Field Application Scientist - Flow Cytometry - 85% Travel

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The Field Applications Scientist is responsible for supporting and expanding our customer base in both research and diagnostic flow cytometry applications.

This position reports to the Western North America Field Applications Manager and is part of the Flow Cytometry Field Applications Team. The associate will be located in their territory (including MN, SD, ND, WI, IA); Minneapolis preferred.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

• Drive achievement of annual financial targets within the assigned territory in alignment with company strategy
• Promote and demonstrate Beckman Coulter flow cytometry hardware, software, and consumables through effective solution demonstrations
• Provide scientific and technical support for instruments, reagents, and integrated systems throughout the customer lifecycle
• Lead on‑time implementation, including on‑site customer training and solution deployment
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through responsive support and relationship management

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related life science discipline
• Extensive flow cytometry experience (5+ years) in clinical setting including spectral flow cytometry.
• Strong customer-facing and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly, build trust with customers, and serve as a knowledgeable, professional point of contact throughout the customer lifecycle.
• Analytical and troubleshooting capabilities, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, collaborate cross-functionally and clearly document issues, root cause analyses, and resolutions.
• Organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to independently manage a travel‑heavy schedule, balance multiple customers and projects, adapt to changing priorities and urgent needs, and work effectively in a remote environment.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Up to 85% travel, including overnight, required annually
• Travel requirements include accounts within territory, company training and meetings, and trade shows and conferences.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• MSc or PhD preferred
• Laboratory experience relevant to the subject that the role is supporting
• Has a strong background in immunology and hematology

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range for this role is $85,000-100,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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