Technical Sales Specialist

Technical Sales Specialist –West Coast | Life Sciences / Microbiology Are you passionate about microbiology and ready to turn your scientific expertise into commercial impact? A global leader in microbial identification and cellular analysis is expanding its North American commercial team and searching for a Technical Sales Specialist (TSS) to cover the West Coast U.S. & Canada . This is your opportunity to represent innovative technologies used by scientists worldwide to identify microorganisms, analyze metabolic pathways, and advance breakthroughs in biotech, pharma, academia, and clinical research. From advanced microbial ID systems to anaerobic workflow solutions and phenotype microarrays—you'll be the technical consultant and trusted partner to our customers. Preferred Location: Any major hub in the West East Coast Work with cutting-edge microbial & cell analysis technologies Empower scientists and researchers making real-world discoveries Competitive base + commission Excellent health benefits and 401(k) Stock options and growth potential 20–40% travel—see customers face-to-face and make an impact What You'll Do Drive sales growth across the West Support customers pre- and post-sale with deep scientific insight Build long-term relationships with academic, biotech, clinical & industrial labs Collaborate with marketing and leadership to drive strategy Maintain pipeline and forecast using Salesforce CRM Who Thrives in This Role Scientist turned Sales Pro – You love microbiology AND communicating solutions Problem Solver – You think like an Applications Scientist but sell like a pro Relationship Builder – You connect with researchers and lab managers alike Technical Storyteller – You make complex science clear and compelling M.S. in Microbiology or related field strongly preferred 2–5 years in Technical Sales or Field Applications in life sciences Solid understanding of microbial biology, cell biology or biochemistry Experience with bacteria, yeast, and/or anaerobic workflows a plus Capable of travel (20–40%) within U.S. & Canada Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no future sponsorship) Ready to Turn Science Into Impact? If you're excited to empower scientists, travel to customer labs, and represent products at the forefront of microbiology and cell analytics—we want to meet you. J-18808-Ljbffr