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Currently 3 open positions:

(1) Application Scientist, Nanion Technologies China, Beijing
(1) Senior Scientist, Nanion Technologies GmbH, Munich, Germany
(1) Application Scientist, Nanion Technologies Inc., NJ, USA

07.09.2011 | Application Scientist China
Nanion Technologies is a rapidly growing instrumentation company offering automated ion channel screening workstations serving industry and academic research institutions. To support the increasing demand of Nanion’s products, and to continue to give premium customer service, Nanion now expands the electrophysiology team in China.

Nanion currently has three product families consisting of instruments, software and consumables for planar, automated electrophysiology. The Port-a-Patch^© (NPC^©-1) is the world’s smallest patch clamp rig, performing recordings from one cell at a time or lipid membrane (bilayer) recordings. The Patchliner^© (NPC^©-16) is a fully robotic system with vast experimental freedom. The SyncroPatch 96 is a high quality ion channel screening system for screening of both ligand- and voltage-gated channels. All platforms have been well received in the pharmaceutical industry as well as prestigious research institutions around the world because of the provided excellent data quality and increased throughput and unprecedented experimental possibilities.

Nanion is currently looking for an Application Scientist to join the China branch of Nanion. The successful candidate will contribute to the marketing and sales activities including product demonstrations, installation trainings and trade show participation.

A thorough experience in electrophysiology is a must, with a preference for having worked with compound profiling against ion channel targets in an HTS setting. Experience of automated patch clamp platforms (Patchliner, IonWorks, QPatch, or PatchXpress) is considered very positively for the applicant.

We offer competitive compensation package, thrilling technology platforms and the opportunity to be a part of and contribute to a young dynamic team.

Profile and Requirements
The applicant should have a Ph.D. or M.Sc. in electrophysiology or biophysics. Experience using automated patch clamp technology in a drug screening environment is a plus.

Other skills beneficial to this position include knowledge in cell culture techniques, assay development, as well as experience in technical support.

Strong communication, interpersonal, & organizational skills are required.

Language skills required: Chinese and English, fluent in speech and writing.

The applicant should have excellent ability to work independently with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

The successful applicant must have the ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural and team-oriented environment.

In addition, the applicant is enthusiastic towards excellence in customer support, and has no fear of technical trouble shooting, and solving technical problems.

Willingness to travel for marketing and sales activities within the China is a must. Nanion’s headquarter in China is located in Beijing.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

28.07.2011| Senior Application Scientist Munich Headquarters
Nanion Technologies is a rapidly-growing instrumentation company offering automated ion channel screening products serving industry and academic research institutions. Nanion has several product families consisting of instruments, software and consumables for planar, automated electrophysiology. The Port-a-Patch^® (NPC^®-1) is the world’s smallest patch clamp rig, performing recordings from one cell at a time or lipid membrane (bilayer) recordings. The Patchliner^© (NPC^®-16) is a fully robotic system for parallel recordings of up to eight cells simultaneously, allowing efficient screening and safety profiling of compounds paired with full experimental freedom. Our screening platform, the SyncroPatch^® 96, was launched last year, and adopted by the pharmaceutical industry. Our products are highly appreciated in the pharmaceutical industry and at prestigious research institutions around the world because they provide excellent data quality and increased throughput coupled with unprecedented experimental possibilities and flexibility.

Nanion is currently looking for a Senior Application Scientist to join the European Nanion team. The successful candidate will contribute to the scientific projects, marketing and sales activities such as product demonstrations, installation trainings, assay development support and trade show participation.

We offer competitive compensation package, thrilling technology platforms and the opportunity to be a part of and contribute to a young dynamic team.

Profile and Requirements
The applicant should have a PhD or MS in electrophysiology or biophysics. Minimum of 3 years experience using automated patch clamp technology in a drug screening environment is required.

Other skill sets beneficial to this position include knowledge in cell culture techniques, assay development, as well as experience in technical support.

Direct experience with automated electrophysiology equipment, in particular the Patchliner, PatchXpress, IonWorks or QPatch, is a requirement.

The applicant should have excellent ability to work independently with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

The ability to work in a multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment.

Enthusiasm towards excellence in customer support, and with no fear of technical trouble shooting, and solving technical problems.

Willingness to travel for marketing and sales activities.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

18.07.2011 | Application Scientist, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Nanion Technologies is a rapidly-growing instrumentation company offering automated ion channel screening workstations serving industry and academic research institutions. Nanion has several product families consisting of instruments, software and consumables for planar, automated electrophysiology. Following the successful market introduction of two automated patch clamp devices, the Port-a-Patch (2004) and the Patchliner (2006), Nanion now introduces the SyncroPatch 96. Nanion's Patchliner and Port-a-Patch platforms enjoy great popularity in both academic and industrial settings and have received enthusiastic user feedback in customer surveys such as the HTStec report. Building on their success, the new SyncroPatch 96 vastly increases throughput while reducing the cost per data point to a level compatible with industrial ion channel screening requirements.
In the end of 2008, Nanion set up its US-office in New Brunswick, NJ, to cover the increasing demand for sales&support in the US- and Canadian markets. A a fully equipped demo site in New Jersey has been established and is operational since early 2009.

Nanion is looking for a Senior Application Scientist to join the US branch of Nanion. The successful candidate will contribute to the marketing and sales activities including lead generation and handling, product demonstrations, installation trainings and trade show participation.

A thorough experience in electrophysiology and cell culture is a must, with a preference for having worked with compound profiling against ion channel targets in an HTS setting. Experience of automated patch clamp platforms (IonWorks, QPatch, PatchXpress, Patchliner or such) is considered favorable for the applicant.

We offer competitive compensation, thrilling technology platforms and the opportunity to be a part of and contribute to a young and very dynamic team.

Profile and Requirements
The applicant should have a PhD or MS in electrophysiology or biophysics. Minimum of 1 year industry experience preferably using automated patch clamp technology in a drug screening environment is required.

Other skill sets beneficial to this position include knowledge in cell culture techniques, assay development, as well as experience in technical support.

Direct experience with automated electrophysiology equipment is a very favorable merit for this position.

The applicant should have excellent ability to work independently with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

The job as senior application scientist will require about 50% travel activity within the US and Canada.

The applicant should share our enthusiasm towards excellence in customer support, and should have a fearless attitude when it comes to hands-on technical trouble shooting, solving technical problems and assay development support.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

As an expanding start-up company we are always interested in hearing from skilled and creative people to join our team. Please contact us for further information or send us a short CV