Life Science Specialist

The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking a Life Science Specialist to support customers across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. This field-based role combines scientific expertise with commercial acumen to help researchers, laboratories, and life science organizations identify solutions that advance their work. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted technical resource, partnering closely with customers and internal sales teams to drive adoption of Avantor's Life Science portfolio.

This position is responsible for promoting the full Life Science product portfolio, with particular emphasis on bioMarke suppliers and strategic growth initiatives. Working alongside sales representatives, business development teams, and strategic partners, you will leverage your scientific background to identify opportunities, solve customer challenges, and support business growth throughout the territory.

This is a customer-facing role, with an expectation of meeting with customers 5 days per week. Candidates should be located within the Northwest territory, with preference given to individuals residing near the Seattle, WA or Portland, OR metropolitan areas.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or another scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 4 years of laboratory, research, industry, or scientific applications experience
• Demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience and the ability to independently troubleshoot scientific workflows, instrumentation, or experimental challenges
• Experience supporting one or more life science disciplines, including genomics, proteomics, cell biology, cellular sciences, or microbiology
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts for a variety of audiences
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous sales, field applications, scientific consulting, business development, or customer-facing experience
• Experience supporting life science purchasing decisions, vendor management, or product evaluations
• Master's degree, MBA, or other advanced scientific degree
• Experience working within a distributor, manufacturer, CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic, or healthcare research environment
• Demonstrated success supporting revenue growth, account expansion, or strategic customer initiatives

Who You Are

• A scientifically curious professional who enjoys solving problems and helping customers achieve their research goals
• A proactive self-starter who can effectively manage a large geography with limited day-to-day supervision
• An effective communicator who builds credibility with scientists, researchers, procurement teams, and business stakeholders
• A collaborative partner who thrives in a matrixed environment and can influence across multiple teams
• Organized and disciplined in territory planning, account management, and opportunity prioritization
• Adaptable and motivated by identifying opportunities, developing solutions, and delivering measurable results

How You Will Thrive and Create an Impact

• Serve as the technical expert for Avantor's Life Science portfolio across the Northwest territory
• Partner with sales representatives, business development teams, and strategic partners to identify, develop, and close new business opportunities
• Deliver product demonstrations, scientific consultations, and application-focused support that help customers evaluate and implement solutions
• Build relationships with researchers, laboratory leaders, procurement stakeholders, and key decision-makers across academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and industrial environments
• Promote the value and capabilities of Avantor's bioMarke supplier network and broader Life Science offerings
• Collaborate with regional sales leadership to execute territory growth strategies and support key account initiatives
• Provide market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer feedback to help inform commercial and portfolio strategy
• Support onboarding and development of newer Life Science Specialists and contribute to sharing best practices across the organization
• Participate in regional meetings, strategic planning sessions, account reviews, and customer engagement activities to drive territory performance
• Maintain a strong field presence by regularly meeting with customers and suppliers throughout the assigned geography

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$83,800.00 - $142,715.00

This reflects base salary.

This position is subject to incentive compensation, where the expected pre-tax Target Cash Opportunity (“TCO”) for this position is based on the achieved sales and in the amount/range of,

$98,600.00 - $167,900.00

Actual Pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and eligible geographic location.

TCO is defined as Base Salary + Target Sales Incentive (Sales Incentive eligible role only).

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.