Job ID: 37830
Job date: 2017-09-19
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Company : Hitachi High Technologies America Inc Country : Role : Technician
Job date: 2017-09-19
End Date:
Company : Hitachi High Technologies America Inc Country : Role : Technician
Job Description:
The Product Application Specialist (PAS) is a key member of the Life Informatics team. This individual has a background in bioinformatics for human genome Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and/or human genome mapping. This individual will assist in executing the market development strategy, and provide technical sales support to our customers with a drive toward meeting the customer’s needs and achieving sales plans. Communication with internal personnel, foreign parties, vendors and customers to ensure effective promotion of Hitachi HTA’s product lines and innovative product introductions is critical. Specific responsibilities will include developing applications, assisting with marketing collateral, pre and post-sales support, customer support, training, and technical seminars. This individual will have direct engagement in the sales process and must participate in conferences, exhibitions, and industry shows. Primary Responsibilities:
Additional Info:
As genetics and genomics becomes more applied, and as costs decrease, the level of data being generated now outpaces the rate of innovation for managing that data. It is data management, from the point of discovery, through its translation, into phenotypically relevant information that remains a challenge for the industry. Life Informatics is an exciting new division within Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc. (HTA) and represents the opportunity to shape product and market development from within the organization. This starts with using Hitachi’s experience in the life sciences and quality product development to provide a unique view into structural variation (SV) in human chromosomes that offers a more accurate and complete analysis of the human genome than currently possible. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Primary Location:US-CA-San Jose Global Region:Americas Organization:Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc. Virtual Office:Not Available Work Location Address:2548 Zanker Road, San Jose, California 95131 Job Type: Experienced [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Product Application Specialist (PAS) is a key member of the Life Informatics team. This individual has a background in bioinformatics for human genome Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and/or human genome mapping. This individual will assist in executing the market development strategy, and provide technical sales support to our customers with a drive toward meeting the customer’s needs and achieving sales plans. Communication with internal personnel, foreign parties, vendors and customers to ensure effective promotion of Hitachi HTA’s product lines and innovative product introductions is critical. Specific responsibilities will include developing applications, assisting with marketing collateral, pre and post-sales support, customer support, training, and technical seminars. This individual will have direct engagement in the sales process and must participate in conferences, exhibitions, and industry shows. Primary Responsibilities:
- Design specifications of NGS/Whole Genome Mapping based applications
- Evaluate NGS/Whole Genome Mapping based applications
- Act as a liaison between the software development team and sales/marketing team
- Developing and reviewing product data sheets and other product literature for distribution to sales and marketing personnel and customers
- Deliver compelling product presentations
- Conduct technical product training on instruments and applications for customers and sales staff Researching, evaluating, and recommending new generation products, features, and specifications
- Assist in competitive analysis
- Participating in new product launches
- Generate and Review technical data for advertising, proof statements, journal publications, and other types of documentation
- Resolving technical product line issues and problems
- Assist with technical support and application issues
Qualifications
Education Requirements:- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Genetics, Computational Biology, or a related field required
- Graduate Degree preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of related industry experience
- Three (3) or more years of experience in human genome Bioinformatics analysis
- Experience with quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), Whole Genome Mapping, and/or NGS market is preferred
- Must have experience defining product requirements and working with R&D to ensure development of products based on customer and business requirements
- Must have proven track-record of outstanding performance in interacting with customers and various internal organizations
- An average of 25% of domestic and international travel required
- Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Web-based application design skills
- Linux OS command line operation
- Scripting language skills (Python, Perl)
- Fluent speaking, writing, and reading ability in English
- Strong communication ability (verbal and written)
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Strong negotiating, presentation, and closing skills
- Demonstrated success in working with interdepartmental groups
- Being responsible and accountable for the product line application development and execution
- Proven ability to analyze human genome NGS data with Linux command line interface
- In-depth knowledge of industry, customer base, and bioinformatics products
- Standard Office Environment and/or Home Office
- Long periods of time working on a computer
- Eye strain
- Lifting up to 25 lbs. on rare occasion, up to 10 lbs. sporadically
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Additional Info:
As genetics and genomics becomes more applied, and as costs decrease, the level of data being generated now outpaces the rate of innovation for managing that data. It is data management, from the point of discovery, through its translation, into phenotypically relevant information that remains a challenge for the industry. Life Informatics is an exciting new division within Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc. (HTA) and represents the opportunity to shape product and market development from within the organization. This starts with using Hitachi’s experience in the life sciences and quality product development to provide a unique view into structural variation (SV) in human chromosomes that offers a more accurate and complete analysis of the human genome than currently possible. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Primary Location:US-CA-San Jose Global Region:Americas Organization:Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc. Virtual Office:Not Available Work Location Address:2548 Zanker Road, San Jose, California 95131 Job Type: Experienced [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]