Job Alert: Microbiology Applications Engineer

ACORN CONSULTING

Job Title: AA	Microbiology Applications Engineer	Job Status: exempt	Full Time / Exempt

General Description: Work based in Tucson, AZ
To serve as a bridge between product development and sales by developing, supporting and representing the Company’s technology in an industrial environment, through use of knowledge of engineering and programming as well as sophisticated instruments and computers. To identify customer best fit with Company’s product & assist in development of technical documents and training programs, maintaining customer cGMP compliance. To work independently and as a team player on simultaneous projects with compressed timelines; traveling up to 50% of the time interfacing with customers and attending or exhibiting at conferences and trade shows.
Responsibilities:
Product development engineering support for both hardware and software technologies to support real time microbial detection and analysis. Develop and support lab activities and practices for development validation, manufacturing and field demonstration/installation Plan, design, collect and report test goals, technology, information and data Applies commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within the biological laboratory to company activities. Assist in the design, development and validation of company technology including hardware and software. Prepare and present notes, reports & literature as required Works within and ensures all team members follow safety, FDA, IS0 9001 requirements Consistency with customer cGMP/cGLP compliance as required Provide demonstrations and training of technology and functionality to potential customers and collaborators. Customer relations Support instrument and technology functionality and capability to both customers and sales force. Act as the primary technical support contact for customers both pre and post installation or demonstration. Provide feedback to the organization relating insights, requests and opportunities from sales, marketing, and customer interactions. Prepare and present technical presentations and applications notes. Professional representation of the company in various field activities including conferences, trade shows, customer site visits and investor visits.
Preferred Qualifications:
BA/BS or MS in biological discipline with at least two years work-related experience. Practical experience in industrial/R&D lab environment with focus toward microbiology. Experience with laboratory instrumentation, technology and tools. Self-motivated with a strong work ethic; independently or as part of a team. Strong written and oral communication skills. Good computer skills; minimum of Word, Excel, Power Point with NI LabView experience preferred. Knowledge of or experience with cGLP or cGMP environment. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. To Apply: Send your cover letter and resume to davidbrownwilson@gmail.com. No calls please.