Job Description

Field Applications Specialist

SPARTA Biodiscovery is a scientific instrumentation business, centred around the SPARTA - Single Particle Automated Raman Trapping Analysis - technology. We enable development of next-gen nano-formulations and nano-therapeutics by providing high level compositional analysis of nanoparticles through use of the AGIS I, our primary product.

Currently implemented in both academic and industry facilities in Europe and North America, SPARTA users have optimized formulation parameters in LNP and PNP production, demonstrated incorporation of critical components at the single particle level, and identified diagnostic potential of biologically derived nanoparticles. The use of our Raman approach continues to evolve as users identify novel ways to utilize the data-rich output and as we develop further SOPs and software improvements.

We're looking to grow our team with

field applications scientists

who have a sales focused mindset and are passionate about sharing new and developing technologies with potential users. New recruits will be keen to guide clients through instrument evaluations and become an expert in a novel technology developed in a young growing company.

London-based Biotech

As a spin-out company of Imperial College, Sparta Biodiscovery is based at Scale Space in White City, London, a vibrant and growing life science cluster with a modern office and brand-new laboratory space. SPARTA Biodiscovery invites you to become part of a vibrant and professional workplace with the chance of bringing ideas to life and science to market for the benefit of both society and human welfare. More information can be found here.

The role

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Field Applications Specialist to join our team. In this role, your key responsibilities will include

Developing expertise with our unique technology for single nanoparticle analysis

Work closely with clients to understand their analytical needs and how new technology will affect their business

Demonstrate the capabilities of the AGIS I at client facilities, working with customers of varied backgrounds (lipid based nanoparticles, exosomes, polymer NPs)

Conduct technical meetings, presentations, and seminars

Support customers throughout sales and post-sales processes with technical insight and ultimately guide the clients through to purchase.

Perform post-demonstration data analysis, using statistical and analytical techniques, and presenting findings, insights and evidence of the product's capabilities to the customer

Develop and share market insights and customer feedback with the internal team

Generate product awareness by engaging with the scientific community in conferences, webinars and online media.

You will work in close collaboration with other Applications Specialists and Engineers to enable our customers to leverage the wide breadth of capabilities and applications of the SPARTA system. Duties will be varied as befitting a start-up environment, focusing on customer facing interactions at client's sites, sales activities, conferences and exhibitions.

If you are a commercially minded self-starter with a passion for novel analytical techniques and desire to make a meaningful impact in the life sciences and technology sectors, we would love to speak to you!

Key selection criteria:

Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Bioengineering or similar

Experience selling science, either as a service or scientific products, preferably engaging with customers over long periods of time.

Experience with either or both:

o Nanoparticle/nanoformulation characterisation

o Vibrational spectroscopy such as Raman spectroscopy or IR, from a technical and functional perspective

Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly sharing complex science to a new audience

Passion for solving technical problems

Ability to travel to UK, EU and/or US destinations - up to 20-25% of work time could be at client facilities

Close proximity to London to receive full training.

Additional desirable skills

Experience with nanoformulation or nanoparticle manufacturing (such as LNPs, exosomes and extracellular vesicles, viral vectors)

Experience with spectroscopy-based techniques, microscopy and materials characterisation

Captured sales data using CRM, Ideally Salesforce

Conducted training or physical demonstrations of life science technologies

Presentation skills

Business acumen in sales of high value products/services in life sciences

Benefits at SPARTA Biodiscovery include:

Competitive base salary package commensurate with level of experience

Evolving benefits package as the company grows

Becoming part of a diverse excited team focused on growing a great company based on innovative technologies that can have direct real-world impact

Access to the exciting start-up community of innovators and entrepreneurs in London's White City Innovation District and Scale Space

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

London W12 7RZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Master's (required)
Experience:

Nanoparticle: 1 year (required)
Willingness to travel:

25% (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London W12 7RZ