Applications Manager

Job Overview
Voted one of the "Best Places to Work in Maine" for the seventh year, we are looking for talented professionals to join our rapidly growing team. With our innovative FlowCam technology and artificial intelligence platform, Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies is the global leader in flow imaging microscopy solutions for the Life Sciences industry. We make meaningful differences in the world by helping scientists develop new and safer pharmaceutical products, improve the quality of drinking water, and assist researchers in their understanding of marine and freshwater systems, among many other uses.

We are seeking an experienced Applications Manager to add to our team.

As a key leader in the Marketing Team, you will be responsible for advancing existing and developing new applications for FlowCam technology in all markets, including biotherapeutics, biotechnology, aquatic, environmental, and materials sciences. In this capacity, you will work closely with our customers and cross-functionally with our customer-facing teams to develop the five-year applications roadmap. You will lead, develop, and mentor a team of application scientists and oversee all aspects of our application laboratory.

You will be responsible for creating compelling scientific content to communicate the value of FlowCam with our customers at conferences, trade shows, seminars, and other user-facing events.

Key competencies include extensive experience with biophysical characterization methods and analytical instrumentation; experience with particle sizing methods and FlowCam would be ideal.

This position requires excellent problem-solving skills, a strategic mindset, attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, the ability to multitask and navigate changing priorities, and the ability to work cross-functionally with sales, customer service, and engineering teams.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Lead, mentor, and develop our team of application scientists.
• Develop, update, and maintain the 5-year applications roadmap. Map out existing and future applications and collateral, identify gaps, and create plans to address them. Ensure the applications roadmap is linked to our strategic vision and annual business plan goals.
• With the team, develop new applications for FlowCam, within biotherapeutics, biotechnology, aquatics (freshwater, marine, aquaculture), environmental and materials sciences industries, and other emerging areas.
• Become proficient in running FlowCam hardware and software, conducting your own experiments, and acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting complex data sets.
• Create and present compelling scientific content such as application notes, white papers, eBooks, presentations, and webinars for key FlowCam applications.
• Work closely with users and in-house customer-facing teams to gather the voice of the customer. Be seen and known in the industry as a subject matter expert.
• Make recommendations and create requirements for new product development and improvements. Provide expertise and scientific input to engineering teams.
• Assist with product demonstrations and participate in trade shows.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads and supervises a team of up to 5 application scientists.

Experience and Technical Requirements:

• 5 years of hands-on expertise with biophysical characterization techniques and analytical instrumentation in the biotechnology industry.
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to work with customers.
• An analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, prioritize, and multitask.
• Project management experience is highly desired.

Education Level:

• Ph.D. degree with 5 years of professional experience in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field.

Physical Requirements (heavy lifting, ability to work in a laboratory, etc.):

This position involves working in and moving around an office environment, lab and assembly production environment. It involves extensive use of a computer. This role involves constant communication with employees, vendors, contractors, and business stakeholders. On occasion, work outside of regular business hours may be required.

With or without reasonable accommodation, able to:

• Work in office environment and analytical/chemical lab environment
• Ability to lift an instrument (up to 50 lbs.)

Benefits:

We offer a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, parental leave, and corporate wellness programs - all eligible on date of hire

Our company culture values work-life balance and community, with team events throughout the year. The beautiful rocky coast of Maine provides a backdrop to our scenic office in Scarborough, with close-by access to beaches, mountains, hiking, skiing, and the vibrant food and culture scene in nearby Portland. Benefits of working onsite include easy access to running and biking trails, ideal for anyone who likes to exercise during the day.

Learn more about how you can contribute to the growth of a thriving Southern Maine company, and continue to build upon it's 25 year history while expanding the ever-growing applications of flow imaging microscopy.

https://www.fluidimaging.com/company/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• At Least 5 years of progressive quality management experience

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $115,000 - $125,000