Field Application Assistant (San Diego)

DPBIO Inc

  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago

    Highlights

    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 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Diego, CA

    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.

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