Leading European Bioprocessing Company launching Chromatography business in Japan

Field Application Specialist, Chromatrography

Generate visibility and customer awareness and advise local customers on innovative chromatography technologies
 Technical and process-related support for external and internal customers
 Accountable for the customer experience with the product (e.g. advice on applications)
 Conduct technical trainings, experiments and demonstrations in theory and practice for external and internal customers
 Conduct process optimizations at customer site
 Analyze the market and identify unmet needs in the product line change
 Participate in key conferences and giving presentations
 Work closely with R&D, Marketing, sales and operations
 Any other duties as assigned by superior

Successfully completed scientific studies, such as Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology or comparable qualification in the field of life science
 3-5 years professional experience with process chromatography hardware, systems and components in the biopharma industry
 Hands-on experience with purification of biomolecules using chromatography, ideally with both membrane- and resin-based technologies
 Knowledge of continuous downstream processing desirable
 Working experience in resin selection, Column packing and in GMP environment is a plus
 Knowledge of regulatory requirements is a plus
 High technical understanding and ability to provide proper & fast solutions
 Proactive, customer-focused and entrepreneurial thinking
 Excellent written and oral communication skills in Japanese and good English skills
 Willingness to travel regularly within Japan