Field Applications Specialist

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The Position

A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's what makes us Roche.

• Experience in laboratory Genomic Sequencing
• Customer-experience focused field role
• Supportive & dynamic team and manager

As the Field Application Specialist (FAS) – Genomic Sequencing, you will be responsible for the provision of first line technical support for our Genomic Sequencing portfolio. Proactively partner with internal technical support teams to ensure customer needs are achieved in a timely manner and appropriately documented. This position provides technical expertise and education to new and existing customers of our NGS portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide on-site and remote technical expertise to the FAS team, including pre-sales consultation, installation, training and troubleshooting
• Provide hands-on product training and documentation for new or modified workflows to customer Laboratories
• Document all necessary customer-facing activity in CRM systems
• Apply expert knowledge of subject matter practices, assay performance, and troubleshooting principles and practices and provides technical guidance and direction to cross functional teams
• Provide scientific/technical consultations with customers to ensure they understand and are comfortable using Roche Sequencing products
• Report on activities in the field on a regular basis to management
• Monitor technical trends and competitive products in the market

Who you are:

As a results-driven customer centric individual, you can think through problems and consider the impact of solutions and are able to build strong collaborative relationships with your customers. As a Field Application Specialist, you are expected to:

• Share knowledge with respective internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset
• Be customer focused, working to drive positive outcomes for both our customers and patients

You have:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Scientific or Medical Field
• Previous experience working in a Genomic Sequencing laboratory is essential
• Knowledge of bioinformatics and NGS data analysis
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks of complex scope with minimal to no guidance or supervision
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross functional activities and stakeholders including Sales, Support, Regional and Global counterparts

This field-based role requires full eligibility to live and work in Australia.

At Roche Diagnostics Australia, we are proud of our recent gender pay gap results and remain committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive recruitment and people practices that empower our people to be the best version of themselves.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes or enquiries from recruitment agencies. Roche has a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition team.

What we offer

Roche offers rewarding growth opportunities and a collaborative culture where people are united in purpose and will stretch you to be brave, speak up and think differently. Feel empowered to deliver meaningful outcomes, supported by accessible and inspiring leaders.

Roche encourages a high-performance culture where you are empowered and trusted to make decisions. We strive for excellence and extraordinary results and take a genuine interest in our people and their well-being, and our patients. Our work gives people more time to be with the ones they love. Take pride in knowing you can make a difference to millions of patients worldwide in developing diagnostics and treatments for Infectious Disease, Cardiovascular Metabolic, Oncology, Neurology, Immunology and Ophthalmology.

We care about you - as a whole person. That's why we place your individual health, and professional growth at the very heart of what we do. Your well-being is one of our top priority, because when you're thriving, we all succeed. We offer access to mental health awareness and wellness initiatives that cater to your unique needs - because we understand that well-being is personal.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, secure and healthy workplace, and to minimise any such impacts to our employees, customers and the community. We welcome applications from all people and encourage you to advise of any individual circumstances or workplace adjustment that may require consideration.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.