Open Position

Job
Description

Field Application Scientist ,
Livingston, New Jersey

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 provide premium customer service, Nanion is expanding the team in the US.

This position is located in Livingston, New JerseyUSA

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

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

Job
Responsibilities

  • Applications support for existing customers
  • Training of new customers
  • Product demonstrations
  • Instrument installations in North America
  • Participation at scientific conferences and tradeshows

Qualifications

  • The applicant must have an MS or Ph.D. degree in electrophysiology/biophysics, neuroscience, biochemistry, or other relevant life science field.
  • The ideal candidate will have significant experience with bilayer lipid membrane (BLM) systems for patch clamp electrophysiological measurements of reconstituted membrane proteins (ion channels, membrane transporters or ion pumps).
  • Experience with electrical measurements of pore-forming peptides, porins, or biological nanopores in artificial membrane environments and nanopore-based single-molecule measurements is highly desired.
  • Candidates should have experience with conventional bilayer (BLM) recording systems integrated to Warner, Axon or HEKA amplifiers. Also required is the ability to perform unitary current analysis (event detection, conductance measurements, histogram analysis, etc.) using commercially available or custom analysis tools.
  • Other skills beneficial to this position include knowledge in cell culture techniques, assay development, as well as experience in technical support and customer interactions.
  • Strong communication (oral presentation/public speaking and writing) required. Language skills required: English, fluent in speech and writing.
  • The applicant should have the ability to work independently and have strong interpersonal skills and excellent organizational skills.
  • The successful applicant must have the ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural and team-oriented environment.
  • Candidates must be willing and able to travel (35% overnight) within North America.

To Apply Please send your Cover Letter and CV

to George.Okeyo@naniontech.com

Application deadline: As soon as possible.

Unsolicited
applications

As an expanding 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: info@nanion.de