Senior Field Applications Specialist West (Chem/IA)

Senior Field Applications Specialist West (Chem/IA)

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

AtBeckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of[ _Danaher’s_](https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

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The ** _Sr. Field Applications Specialist (FAS)_** is responsible for the validation of new Chemistry (Chem) and/or Immunoassay (IA) instrument installations to ensure they meet Beckman Coulter and customer stated requirements. Responsible for working directly with the customer Key Operator during validation to reinforce training and ensure customer staff is properly prepared to use and maintain instrumentation. The FAS is also responsible for addressing customer questions and concerns regarding instrument operation and assay performance, in accordance with published specifications and regulatory body requirements. The FAS works closely with many cross functional teams including Tech Support, Field Service, Sales, and Customer Training.

This position reports to the Technical Applications Supervisor and is part of the Field Applications team and will be **remote** based out of **Sacramento, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Portland, OR, San Francisco, CA, or Seattle, WA** with at least 80% travel across the Northwest US, but may require travel to anywhere in the US depending on needs of the business.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Prepare customer for and complete validations studies on instrumentation including, but not limited to instrument set-up, calibration, precision studies, and method comparisons
• Provide both onsite and remote phone support to customers for assay and QC related questions and provide onsite training for proper operation of instrumentation
• Provides onsite training for proper operation of instrumentation

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Associate's degree with 3+ years in laboratory/diagnostic instrumentation or another related field (Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science background or similar)
• Advanced understanding of Diagnostics or Healthcare Industry with heavy emphasis on Laboratory Regulatory environments (Standard Laboratory Practices, including Quality Control, record keeping, and regulatory requirements – CAP & CLIA)
• Customer (external and internal) focused mindset with the ability to be agile and problem solve independently

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• This position requires up to 80% flying and/or driving travel, which includes overnight stays
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50 lbs.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist related field)

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics,a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at[ _Danaher Benefits Info_](https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home).

AtBeckman Coulter Diagnosticswe believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working forBeckman Coulter Diagnosticscan provide.

The hourly range for this role is $40.00 - 43.00. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.