Field Application Assistant (San Diego)
17 days ago
San Diego
Job Description About DPBIO DPBIO is a leading innovator in single-cell analysis, antibody discovery, and microbial screening technologies. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Senior Vice President Assistant to support our Marketing and Field Applications teams, customer demonstrations, and strategic business activities. This position plays a critical operational role in ensuring laboratory, instrument, and demo readiness and success, coordinating demo logistics, supporting marketing events, and managing day-to-day administrative activities to ensure the successful execution of customer engagements. Position Overview The FAA works closely with the Senior Vice President, Field Application Scientists (FAS), and cross-functional teams to support customer demonstrations, instrument installations, hands-on experiments, laboratory operations, marketing events, and internal business operations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys organizing complex projects, working in a laboratory environment, coordinating multiple priorities, and supporting a fast-growing commercial team. Key Responsibilities Customer Demonstration & Laboratory Support • Support customer demonstration experiments, sample preparation, and routine laboratory activities., • Coordinate demo logistics, shipping schedules, and laboratory readiness., • Prepare demo instruments, materials, reagents, and laboratory equipment., • Assist with instrument setup, packing, shipping, installation, maintenance, and inventory management., • Prepare customer documentation, training materials, and demo records., • Maintain CRM records, internal documentation, and project tracking., • Assist with expense reports and general administrative support. Marketing & Event Support • Support trade shows, scientific conferences, user meetings, and customer events., • Coordinate event logistics before, during, and after conferences., • Prepare event materials, marketing collateral, giveaways, and demonstration equipment., • Assist with onsite event setup, teardown, and customer support., • Coordinate customer registration and event scheduling. Executive & Cross-functional Support • Support the Senior Vice President with operational coordination and administrative activities., • Work closely with FAS, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and R&D teams., • Perform additional operational and administrative tasks as assigned. Requirements Qualifications • B.S. in Biology, Bioengineering, or a related Life Science discipline., • Laboratory experience in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or related areas., • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills., • Detail-oriented, dependable, and highly organized., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to work independently while supporting multiple projects and team members., • Experience with laboratory operations, event or project coordination is a plus., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Professional Characteristics • Positive, proactive, and service-oriented., • Strong attention to detail and execution., • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills., • Team player with a willingness to support multiple functions., • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Position Requirements • Willingness to travel 45–65% to support customer demonstrations, instrument installations, and marketing events., • Ability to lift, move, and transport equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., • Comfortable working in laboratory, customer site, warehouse, and conference environments., • Valid driver's license. Benefits Qualifications • B.S. in Biology, Bioengineering, or a related Life Science discipline., • Laboratory experience in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or related areas., • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills., • Detail-oriented, dependable, and highly organized., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to work independently while supporting multiple projects and team members., • Experience with laboratory operations, event or project coordination is a plus., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Professional Characteristics • Positive, proactive, and service-oriented., • Strong attention to detail and execution., • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills., • Team player with a willingness to support multiple functions., • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Position Requirements • Willingness to travel 45–65% to support customer demonstrations, instrument installations, and marketing events., • Ability to lift, move, and transport equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., • Comfortable working in laboratory, customer site, warehouse, and conference environments., • Valid driver's license.