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Field Technical Support Specialist: Cepheid

Job ID1911
Company NameCepheid
Job CategoryPharmaceutical/Biotech; Other
LocationSunnyvale, CA
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience5-10 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelBachelor of Science
Date PostedFebruary 11, 2009

About Us

Cepheid (Nasdaq: CPHD), based in Sunnyvale, Calif., is an on-demand molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures, and markets fully-integrated systems and tests for genetic analysis in the clinical, industrial and biothreat markets. The Company's systems enable rapid, sophisticated genetic testing for organisms and genetic-based diseases by automating otherwise complex manual laboratory procedures. Cepheid's easy-to-use systems integrate a number of complicated and time-intensive steps, including sample preparation, DNA amplification and detection, which enable the analysis of complex biological samples in its proprietary test cartridges. Through its strong molecular biology capabilities, the Company is focusing on those applications where rapid molecular testing is particularly important, such as identifying infectious disease and cancer in the clinical market; food, agricultural, and environmental testing in the industrial market; and identifying bio-terrorism agents in the biothreat market.

http://www.cepheid.com/

Cepheid@agents.icims.com

Position Description:

Assists the Diagnostic Sales team with pre- and post- sale technical activities with a primary emphasis on growing the user base of diagnostic products. Provides technical direction and support to customers on instrument operation, assay development, and maintenance of company products. Makes technical presentations and conducts product demonstrations for customers. Assists in the evaluation and validation of assays. Implements detailed customer start-up requirements related to both Cepheid products and customer-specific requirements. Works closely with sales and marketing, QA/QC, research and development to address customer concerns, determine corrective action and customer follow-up.

Responsibilities:

  • Jointly develop account strategies with Sales Representatives aimed at increasing Cepheid business as rapidly as possible
  • Conduct technical seminars and presentations at customer sites, trade shows and workshops to drive thought leader adoption of Cepheid technology
  • Demonstration of Cepheid instrumentation, software and reagents to customers
  • Assist in the development and optimization of assay on Cepheid instrumentation
  • Integrate Cepheid instruments into customer laboratories and provide support to the customer during the evaluation and validation process

Requirements:

  • Medical Technologist
  • Experience in molecular and microbiology techniques
  • Results driven and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability achieve measurable goals
  • Knowledge of diagnostic market and of PCR testing products
  • Technical support and sales experience
  • Excellent technical presentation skills for group and one-on-one presentations
  • Integrates with the sales team in planning and executing account strategies
  • Networks with the scientific community to grow the business
  • Ability to travel up to 75% with overnight stays



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