By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Bio-Techne is seeking a Field Applications Scientist (FAS) based in Belgium to provide exceptional sales and customer support for our innovative protein analysis instrumentation. In this role, you will offer pre- and post-sales technical expertise, including assay development and support for various product lines. A strong background in immunoassays and protein analysis, along with hands-on experience and excellent customer support skills, is essential.

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic team player who is passionate about technology and committed to customer success. You will provide technical training, develop unique applications, and demonstrate the value of our technology, while actively contributing to sales efforts.

If you're eager to make an impact with cutting-edge science and customer-focused solutions, join our team and help drive innovation across Europe!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Empower scientists by training on instrument use, assay development and data analysis for ProteinSimple’s instruments and software

Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers in the assigned territory

Support sales efforts by helping to increase product usage through technical presentations and product demonstrations

Provide in-field product expertise to support complex technical sales discussions with both current and prospective customers

Collaborate with Territory Sales Managers to develop and execute short- and mid-term sales strategies to meet or exceed commercial sales goals

Provide ongoing support for customers both in-person and remotely

Serve as a key contributor of customer feedback to the Marketing and Product Development teams

Assist in the creation and review of technical literature, such as manuals and application notes.

Create and maintain customer support information in the database (Salesforce)

Required qualifications

Fluent in English and French; other European languages are a plus but not essential

BS/BA degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related life science field; MS/PhD preferred

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a life science field

Ability and willingness to travel across the Benelux area and Northern France as needed, with travel up to 80% (drivers’ licence essential).

Previous hands-on experience with immunoassays and protein characterization assays is required

Strong understanding of various protein analysis techniques, including capillary electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, HPLC, Western blots, ELISAs, FACS, and particle characterization, is desired

Expertise in life science lab support

In-depth knowledge of current scientific literature, life science methods, and applications

Previous experience providing applications/technical support is preferred

Conscientious, articulate, and possesses excellent presentation and teaching skills

A commitment to total customer satisfaction

Strong organisational and administration skills

Personal Qualities

Excellent attention to detail, time management, organisational skills, administration, verbal and written skills in English and Frensh

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, with all stakeholders

Passionate about teaching and discussing science.

Enjoy working autonomously and as part of a team to deliver results, learn and share knowledge

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Feel comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Preference for spending time customer facing in the field

Why Join Bio-Techne:

We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.We invest in our employees’ financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging. We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.