Beckman Coulter Life Sciences’ mission is to empower those seeking answers to life’s most important scientific and healthcare questions. With a legacy spanning 80+ years, we have long been a trusted partner to our customers, who are working to transform science and healthcare with the next groundbreaking discovery. As part of our team of more than 2,900 associates across 130 countries, you’ll help drive our vision of accelerating answers—and our commitment to excellence.

　　Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

　　At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences , to reinforce our current team, we are currently recruiting a Field Application Specialist, specialized in Automation within the Life Science division.

　　This is primarily a customer-facing role in which you will work with scientists to understand their application requirements and help to adapt their workflows. In this role you will support applications on Liquid Handlers, Assay Workstations and Industrial Robot systems as well as applications for our genomics products and the implementation of "Next Generation Sequencing" protocols.

　　Your key responsibilities

　　Application support across multiple scientific subject areas with focus on customers´ workflow processes

　　Build, adapt, and optimize liquid handling methods/protocols

　　Troubleshoot and diagnose technical problems and serve as a liaison with internal customer support teams as needed

　　Coordinate with sales team on pre-sales presentations and serve as technical resource

　　Overnight domestic and international travel, up to 70%, when required, sometimes on short notice

　　Your background

　　Our innovative instruments are used worldwide in multiple subject areas including genomics, drug discovery, cancer research, and synthetic biology.

　　Therefore, we need someone who has bench experience, market knowledge and is ready to expand their horizons and seek the next challenge as we enable scientists to automate assays and work at smaller volumes with greater precision.

　　Educated to B. Sc. or equivalent in a biological or related subject

　　At least 1 year hands-on experience with laboratory automation equipment

　　A molecular biology background and experience in “Next Generation Sequencing” is highly desirable

　　A previous experience of technical or application support within a Diagnostic or Life Science Company would be beneficial

　　The position is home-based and will require approximately up to 70% travel

　　Language skills: fluency in German and English is required and any other additional European language would be beneficial

　　Location: Switzerland with a good connection to a major airport

　　What we offer: This position opens the doors to a varied and exciting daily life where to express your creativity! Strengthen your technical perimeter, and your support function with our customers will enhance your know-how. Our world-class group offers you a variety of career opportunities and development opportunities to support you throughout your career. Can you see yourself in our job description? Please apply here to give us the opportunity to get to know you!

　　When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) tools and the stability of a tested organization.At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.