Description

Wage Notice: $90,000 - $105,000 The base salary offered may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

Company Summary:

SomaLogic (NASDAQ: SLGC) was founded in 2000 with the goal of improving the well-being and quality of life of every individual by transforming how diseases were detected, diagnosed and managed. Building on decades of aptamer research, SomaLogic scientists developed a ground-breaking proteomics technology that overcomes the significant challenges of existing protein measuring technologies, with multiple applications across the biological and medical sciences.

Our mission is to leverage our proprietary technology to create, develop and commercialize innovative life science research tools and breakthrough clinical products that transform healthcare.

Position Summary:

SomaLogic is seeking a dynamic Technical Specialist to support our innovative biomarker discovery platform, the SomaScan® Assay, SomaSignal™ Tests, and related pipeline products.

The Technical Support Scientist will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented commercial and technical group providing technical presentations, technical laboratory development activities and scientific and technical support of SomaLogic's core products. The work requires attention to detail, strong understanding of SomaLogic's core and associated technologies, and a deep understanding of client applications.



Key Job Responsibilities:

•  Support and train external clients in using SomaLogic's core technologies
• Perform light activities related to equipment inspection in a laboratory setting
• Deliver technology presentations to potential clients
• Support commercial team and customers with technical knowledgebase and problem solving
• Assess equipment and laboratory technical capabilities for technology transfer opportunities
• Represent SomaLogic at trade shows
• Be part of growing team for a new-to-market products
• Answer phone calls and emails from clients
• Troubleshoot protocols being run in client labs
• Train sales team members on messaging, as appropriate
• Document all technical inquiries in SomaLogic’s Salesforce system
• Additional responsibilities as directed by the head of scientific engagement

Requirements

Education and Experience:

•  BS degree in the life sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred
• At least 5 years laboratory experience, including technical troubleshooting
• MS Office expertise
• Experience in healthcare and pharmaceutical industries preferred
• Experience training others preferred
• Familiarity with CRM systems preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strict deadlines

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•  Strong communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain relationships
• Demonstrated understanding and technical mastery of the needs of scientific customers and core laboratories including experience with successful technology applications and study designs
• Molecular biology or biochemistry experience with nucleic acid or protein research techniques desired
• Results-oriented with a drive to find solutions to problems
• Self-motivated, disciplined self-starter with an ability to work independently
• Ability to adapt to change and work effectively on various assignments
• Good organizational and planning skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong learning agility with an ability to learn, understand, and communicate complex technical/medical terminology and to maintain the required technical expertise including competitive product knowledge
• Excellent presentation skills

Work Environment:

• Home-based
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Benefits:

At SomaLogic, we recognize the key to success is having empowered team members. We value our employees and aim to retain and attract talent by offering competitive benefits. One thing that sets us apart is that our medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability plans and life insurance premiums are 100% paid by the company. We also offer competitive paid time off plans, including a Discretionary Time Off plan for exempt US employees, which gives eligible employees more flexibility to take personal time off; there is no specific number of vacation days off per year, an eligible employee does not accrue vacation, and there is no accrued vacation time off “bank.” Employees utilizing DTO remain accountable for ensuring that they balance their personal time off with work performance expectations.  Employees also receive 12 paid company holidays, 1 personal floating holiday, a volunteer day, and 10 sick days. In addition, we offer 401(k) matching at 4%, FSA’s, tuition reimbursement, stock options, and an employee assistance program.

EEO Statement:

SomaLogic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

IT Security Message:

Please beware of job offer scams using SomaLogic’s name targeting individuals who are actively seeking employment. SomaLogic will never send unsolicited job offers to job seekers, ask for any type of payment from potential candidates, or correspond with candidates from a non-Somalogic.com email address