Field Application Scientist, Bioproduction

Requisition Number: 57674

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Title: Scientist – Field Application

Job Number: 54515

Location: Remote (US)

Scope of Position:

The purpose of this role is to drive the incremental growth of the cell culture, bioprocess and cell and gene therapy product portfolios. In this role, you will build technical credibility with customers by providing scientific and strategic support for implementation of Corning products into bioprocess and drug discovery workflows. This includes areas of vaccine, viral vector, and cell therapy process development and production. You will serve as the customer’s primary technical point of contact and ensure their overall satisfaction with the products, services, and support provided by Corning. The activities are mainly for technical responses, technical seminars/workshops, developing technical content, and hands-on training to end users together with sales managers. You will need in- depth knowledge of bioprocess and cell therapy markets as well as technical R&D trends.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Support sales managers and specialist team to find and close bioprocess and cell and gene therapy sales opportunities by providing solutions that meet/exceed financial targets
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• 提供深入和售后流程重击opment support of key products in the form of technical talks, on-site product demonstration/training, and process optimization
• Establish and leverage technical credibility to meet customer expectation and gain commitment from customer to use Corning technology/platform
• Provide continuous troubleshooting support and knowledge to customers via e-mails, phone calls, onsite visits, and workshops
• Aligns customer’s technical expectations with the division’s capabilities and plans, including specification management and the articulation of a clear business case to support changes
• Serve as technical consultant to projects both internally and externally
• Maintain close relationships with sales and marketing team to support business targets, identify trends and opportunities, and resolve technical problems that customers are facing using our products
• Contribute to development of applications knowledge, experimental designs, and technical documents
• Provide market insight, competitive products, voice of customer, and product feedback to commercial and development teams
• Establish contact and develop working relationship with appropriate resources within technical societies and key accounts

Travel Requirements:

75% Domestic travel

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

40 hours a week (Salaried)

Education Requirement:

Bachelor Degree in Life Sciences

Required Skills:

• 8+ of cell culture experience
• 2+ of large-scale bioprocessing experience and or industry experience
• Bioprocess R&D and production experience
• Consistent record of developing and executing bioprocess development protocols
• Familiarity with SUT and/or bioreactors
• Basic understanding of operating in a cGMP environment
• Good understanding of cell and gene therapy market and trends

Desired Skills:

• Experience with vaccine and/or viral vector (AAV, Adenovirus, and/or Lentivirus) production
• Familiarity with stem cell and/or immunotherapy workflows
• Experience working with CMOs and managing projects
• Experience working with instrument control software (i.e. DeltaV, Biocommand)
• DOE Certification Education and Experience (minimum required for consideration)
• MS degree in a technical discipline, preferably in biotechnology/biological sciences

Soft Skills:

• Flexibility in schedule and ability to travel
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines independently with minimal direction
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in high pressure situations
• Ability to function in a multi-tasking environment
• Great teammate
• Project management skills
• Ability to accept and learn from constructive criticism
• Customer service centric

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.