Summary

A Clinical Applications Scientist provides advanced support for BD Biosciences (BDB) flow cytometry products. The ideal candidate has expertise in a broad-range of Clinical Flow Cytometry applications, including HIV, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Immunodeficiency, HLA Crossmatch, Stem Cell Enumeration, DNA Ploidy, Transplant Medicine, and Antibody-mediated Therapy assays.
The Clinical Applications Scientist serves as a subject matter expert for strategic product applications in Flow Cytometry; provides pre- and post- sales support to sales associates based upon customer and BDB business needs. This individual takes part in system validation activities throughout all phases of the product development process, provides voice of the customer expertise to marketing, BDB business development, and product design teams, along with acting as a technical and consulting resource for BD in-house and field-based technical teams, sales, and service organizations.
The Clinical Applications Scientist serves as an expert in multicolor flow cytometry applications, has a strong working knowledge of all BDB Cell Analysis systems (Instruments, software, reagents) and understand major competitor platforms; stays scientifically up-to-date and engaged in a fast-moving field in which our business participates and possess a deep understanding of BDB customer needs.

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We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides voice of the customer information source for Marketing, Product Development, Business Development and other departments. Participates as a member of product strategy teams as assigned. Collaborates with appropriate departments to develop technical presentations, applications notes and other communication materials.
• Ability to travel 60-80%. Qualified candidates near other major airports may be considered.
• Trains field-based and in-house technical applications associates as assigned.
• Promotes a safe work environment. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment. Participates in Environmental Health and Safety programs. Addresses corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified. Notifies' supervisor of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices. Ensures safe laboratory work environment.
• Supports critical customer sites by applying their expertise in multi-color flow applications; demonstrates a strong working knowledge of all BDB Cell Analysis systems (instruments, software, reagents) to provide product demonstrations, troubleshooting, assay/workflow design and other technical consultations as needed.
• Stays on top of the U.S. and non-U.S. regulations affecting own area of job function as well as customer’ specific regulatory requirements.
• Understands major competitors’ platforms and stays scientifically current and engaged in fast- moving fields in which our business participates and deeply understand BDB customer needs.
• Provides technical support at tradeshows, user’s meetings, workshops, and other special Cell Analysis venues as appropriate. Acts as a technical resource for internal associates. Ensures technical knowledge transfer between all customer facing teams.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in Clinical Flow Cytometry.
• Familiarity with relevant workflows pertaining to Clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratories.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Flow Cytometry, including instrument setup, sample preparation, and data acquisition and analysis.
• Experience with instrumentation and assay troubleshooting and development of assay/workflow designs.
• Expert in multicolor flow applications.
• Strong working knowledge of all BDB Cell Analysis systems (instruments, software, reagents) and understand major competitors’ platforms.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Biological or Life Science Subject area; and/or degree in Medical Technology

Knowledge and Skills:

• Agile learner able to work with limited supervision.
• Strong verbal communication skills. Engaging interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and influence customers and associates at several different levels.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license and meet BD's auto safety standards.
• Strong written communication: proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Organized and proactive with the ability to multitask and balance competing priorities.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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Primary Work Location

USA CA - San Jose

Additional Locations

Work Shift

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Salary ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and actual work location. Salary ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$87,600.00 - $144,500.00