Nikon Job Opportunity - Southern CA

[Cacace Stephanie M.]

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We are currently looking for a Senior BioSystems Applications Manager in the Southern California area who would be responsible for the training of core microscopy, Imaging and Confocal products and applications and be the primary source for advanced training, application support and knowledge for the sales representatives in your territory.  They would also keep up to date on advances in hardware, software, applications and new technology and  provide feedback to the product teams for future product development while being able to solve customer’s application issues and provide this information back to the entire team. 

 

Some responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 

§         Work with the Advanced BioSystems Core team to develop and provide training programs for all microscopy, Imaging, and Confocal products with emphasis on Advanced System solutions.

§         Endeavor to be the top communicators in Nikon instruments, bridging the factory and product managers with the sales channels and end users.

§         Develop and disseminate Application Notes and support direct and dealer sales on key demos.

§         Provide the first tier of technical and application support to the customers and sales representatives with respect to core microscopy products.  Summarize and communicate these issues.

§         Provide/suggest advanced application solutions for customers and sales representatives.  Provide feedback to the team and all the sales reps regarding these customer solutions.

§         Work with dealers in your territory provide training and support on imaging and microscope products, develop action plans to raise the commitment level for products and system solutions.

§         Assess the level of knowledge of imaging within the direct and dealer sales force.  Provide feedback and develop action plans for increasing the product and sales skills for the sales representatives.

§         Attend courses, trade shows, and work with key researchers and third party vendors to develop understanding and expertise regarding advanced biological research and clinical applications

§         Work with and provide feedback to the Product group (>GMG, SCT, NSST) for new technology and future product development, provide basic software macro support for sales persons and dealers.

§         Work with Software Department on identifying, designing, and supporting custom applications.

§         Target “High Impact” researchers and develop relationships for validation and evaluation.

§         Keep up to date on all competitor activities and help develop plans to overcome competitive issues.

 

To qualify for this position, candidate must 5+ years experience working in the bio research capital equipment market place; particularly in a technical support role.  Experience in the microscope industry, especially in an imaging and/or confocal capacity a plus with a BS in Biological or Scientific Field of Study, MS or Ph.D. desirable.  Candidate should have a Solid understating of both computer software, hardware and networking applications and advanced Knowledge of Light Microscopy and Digital Imaging.  This position requires 40% (including overnight) travel.

Visit www.nikoninstruments.com to apply to this position, or send resume and/or CV to [hidden email]. You can also mail a resume to Nikon Instruments, 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747attn: Stephanie Cacace.  Nikon is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.

 

 

Stephanie M Cacace
Employment Specialist
Nikon Inc.
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville NY 11747-3064
Office: 631-547-4255
Fax: [phone]
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www.nikonusa.com

 

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