(Associate) Application Specialist Imaging (m|f|d) - UK/Ireland

In this role, you will be the local UK & Ireland expert that supports our Light Sheet Microscopy portfolios.  As our key customer-facing contact, you will be responsible for identifying and nurturing instrument and consumables sales opportunities in the UK & Ireland territories. With your scientific expertise and ability to build strong relationships, you will have the unique opportunity to apply your passion for Imaging in a dynamic sales environment, and make a direct impact on business revenue. With your local market insights and established connections in the area, you will network to explore new business opportunities with focus on:

• Identifying and nurturing Imaging instruments and consumables opportunities in the Academic, Biotech and Clinical sectors, to ultimately achieve sales targets.
• Lead customer-focused, application-based support like product demonstrations, seminars, training, installations and troubleshooting.
• Take ownership of Miltenyi’s Imaging awareness and community building activities (such as trade shows and other events) in the region.
• Support the Sales & Marketing team with actionable insights to grow the reagents and instruments business in the UK & Ireland.
• Contribute to team projects in a high trust environment and to the company culture of entrepreneurial spirit, innovative mindset and pragmatic problem solving.

• You have a PhD degree with a strong background in cell biology, neuroscience, stem cells, oncology, immunology, haematology, biophysics or related fields. Experience in Cell & Gene Therapy would be a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in microspcopy (confocal and/ light sheet strongly preferred). It would also be beneficial to have experience in histology and immunohistochemistry. Specific experience with tissue clearing techniques would be a plus. Knowledge of image analysis software is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills in both face-to-face and virtual settings, ranging from small to large groups
• Positive energy with strong interpersonal skills. Flexibility, hands-on mentality and perseverance characterize your working style
• Proficiency in using Microsoft office applications (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Teams) as well as easily finding your way in CRM systems
• Fluent in English. Excellent business communication skills (verbal, written) ​

Working predominantly in the field (~80%) your workplace will be home based with some time at the office based in Bisley, Surrey. 

A valid work permit / residency and full, clean UK driving licence is mandatory for this role. Willingness to travel throughout the UK and Ireland is expected.

What we offer

• Diversity: International teams and cross-border intercultural communication
• Room for creativity: It’s the most clever solution that we always strive for
• Miltenyi University: A clever mind never stops learning, take advantage of our in-house Training Academy

Contact us
If you have the skills and qualifications for this position, please use the link to send us your details (application letter, curriculum vitae, references and certificates). Please give us an idea of when you can start and the kind of salary you are looking for, outlining why you have applied.