Full-Time

Field Application Scientist

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Gator Bio

Gator Bio

11-50 employees

Biomolecular analysis using BLI technology

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$100k - $130kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

SE region is remote.

Category
Bioinformatics
Computational Biology
Biology Lab & Research
Biology & Biotech
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • PhD or experienced preferred, MS level required with 5 years’ experience with label free technology, such as, Bio-Layer Interferometry (BLI), Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) or similar instrumentation.
  • Experience with immunoassays development, such as ELISA, SPR, BLI or similar technology.
  • Expertise in label-free technology Bio-Layer Interferometry or Surface Plasmon Resonance products preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to articulate effectively with customers and internal teams.
  • Self-motivated, well-organized, ability to develop contacts and build rapport at all levels.
  • Liquid Handler experience with Tecan, Hamilton, or Perkin Elmer a plus.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to a diverse level of internal and external clients required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SFDC, or other related CRM sales funnel tools.
  • Ability to travel upwards of 50% and willingness to operate from a remote home-base location in addition to working on-site.
Responsibilities
  • Providing advanced high-level technical application support and presentations at customer sites, vendor conferences, webinars, and scientific meetings.
  • Performing BLI analysis of customer samples involving specificity, kinetics, and affinity of biomolecular interactions.
  • Providing pre- and post-sales support (product demonstrations, technical presentations, seminars, training, and customer service) through joint customer sales visits.
  • Developing and transferring expert knowledge through training and support of relevant hardware and software while staying current with new assay development.
  • Proactively addressing and supporting customer service initiatives and sales goal objectives.
  • Contributing to the development of application notes and teaching manuals.
  • Writing technical documents that highlight new and innovative applications resulting in using Gator Bio’s BLI Next Generation systems and label-free solutions.
  • Staying informed of new areas of technology through research, publications, and patents while partnering with collaborators and industry KOL’s.
  • Reporting on competitor’s products and feedback information to the Sales and Product Management teams.

Gator Bio focuses on biomolecular analysis using Biolayer Interferometry (BLI) technology, which allows researchers to study molecular interactions with high sensitivity. The company provides reusable biosensors and BLI instruments to clients in pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, aiding in drug development and molecular research. Gator Bio stands out by offering not just advanced technology but also support services to help clients effectively use their products. The goal is to enhance scientific research and accelerate drug development.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for biosensors in personalized medicine boosts Gator Bio's market potential.
  • Interest in label-free detection methods aligns with Gator Bio's BLI technology.
  • Collaborations with academic institutions offer opportunities to enhance technology applications.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Sartorius and FortéBio threatens Gator Bio's market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements may render current offerings obsolete without innovation.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities in semiconductor components could disrupt BLI instrument production.

What makes Gator Bio unique

  • Gator Bio specializes in Biolayer Interferometry for precise biomolecular analysis.
  • Their BLI technology offers label-free detection, crucial for drug discovery.
  • Gator Bio's biosensors are reusable, enhancing cost-effectiveness for clients.

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