OGT

Field Application Scientist I (FISH)

Field Based, USA Full-time Remote
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Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">OGT is a leading global provider of clinical and diagnostic genomic solutions. We </strong><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>believe</strong></span><strong style="color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> in creating products and partnerships that enable clinicians to deliver personalised healthcare to patients and that empower clinical researchers to develop the next generation of </strong><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>precision</strong></span><strong style="color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> medicines.</strong></span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">An opportunity has arisen in our North America commercial team for a Field Application Scientist I (FISH). </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">You would be responsible for technical support and customer training for our Cytocell™ FISH products as well as supporting the commercial team in a pre- and post-sales capacity.  We seek someone who is a self-motivated, critical thinker capable of adapting quickly to fluid scenarios utilizing their technical expertise with the goal of providing high level customer service.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(88, 87, 134);"><strong>Your duties will include:</strong></span></span></p>

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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Deliver training on OGT’s Cytocell™ FISH products including probes, FFPE pretreatment kits, and ancillaries</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide technical support for our FISH products</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work collaboratively with the North American Commercial team in pre and post-sales scenarios for Cytocell™ FISH products</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Quality teams to ensure the highest levels of customer service to accounts</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Understand customer needs and application of Cytocell™ FISH products utilizing continual learning of technologies, products and marketplace</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide customer requirements and feedback to facilitate Marketing and R&D teams for development of future products</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Other duties and projects as assigned.</span></li>

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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(88, 87, 134);"><strong>What we’re looking for in you:</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="color: #585786; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Essential</strong></span></p>

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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Bachelor’s degree or higher in Scientific Discipline</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience processing FISH (Haematology, FFPE, Bladder and Constitutional) and performing analysis</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Thorough knowledge of Cytogenetic/FISH applications techniques required</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Excellent written and spoken English, along with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Customer service oriented</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Well organized in approach with good time management</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Effectively manage multiple tasks/accounts/priorities simultaneously</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">A problem solver</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Able to work collaboratively with customers and colleague’s with excellent attention to detail</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Strong analytical and judgement skills</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Microsoft Office skills</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Remote employee based out of a home office</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Availability for minimum of 50% business travel to visit/support customers and attend appropriate exhibitions (ability to travel to Canada required and occasional travel to UK required).</span></li>

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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(88, 87, 134);">Desirable</span></strong></span></p>

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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience processing FISH (Haematology, FFPE, Bladder and Constitutional) and performing analysis</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Demonstrated FISH troubleshooting experience</span></li>

<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">ASCP(CG) certification</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Understanding and application of ISCN nomenclature  </span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Familiarity and experience with FISH automation systems</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Excellent presentation skills (PowerPoint competent)</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Understanding of CAP, CLIA and other NA clinical lab accreditations.</span></li>

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<p><span style="color: #585786; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>In return you will receive: </strong></span></p>

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<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competitive salary</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Company Bonus scheme</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Car reimbursement</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pension Plan</span></li>

<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Healthcare Package.</span></li>

</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Application is via CV and a one-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, salary expectations and notice period.</strong></span></p>

<p><span style="color: #585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Please note that we will need to establish your right to work during the recruitment process.</strong></span></p></div>

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Field Application Scientist I (FISH) role at OGT involve?

The Field Application Scientist I (FISH) position at OGT in Field Based, USA is a full-time role. <div class="content-intro"><p><span style="color: 585786; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="color: rgb(88, 87, 134); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">OGT is a leading global provider of clinical and diagnostic genomic solutions.

What skills are required for Field Application Scientist I (FISH) at OGT?

Key skills for this role include: IOS.

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Field Application Scientist I (FISH) at OGT is a full-time other position in Field Based, USA. Key skills include IOS. Education: Master's Degree preferred. Experience: 3+ years.

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