Job Description

Job Summary

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and high energy Life Science Specialist to maintain and advance our local Life Science sales in workflows related to Genomics, Proteomics and Cell Biology. This role will be a full-time position based in Alberta-Calgary or Edmonton area with travel and responsibility for business in Manitoba. You will have the opportunity to consultatively sell Avantor\'s large portfolio of Life Science products and services to a diverse group of current and prospective clients. If you have a passion for science and enjoy interacting with professionals both as clients and peers \xe2\x80\x93 let\xe2\x80\x99s talk!

What we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for:

• Masters or PhD in Life Sciences area preferred
• Minimum BSc degree in a Life Science area, and/or equivalent work experience required.
• 2-3 years of Life Science research/lab experience required
• Excellent people skills in communicating and collaborating with customers, manufacturing reps, management, team members and internal divisions-Portfolio, Marketing, other.
• Ability to carry on highly technical conversations realted to Life Science workflows - Genomics, Proteomics and Cell Biology with business owners and decision makers.
• Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory.
• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office and PowerPoint with preference for experience in Salesforce and/or Qlikview.
• Holder of a valid Driver\'s License in good standing.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations minimum 3 days a week with some overnight travel.
• Canadian Sales associates are required to travel to the United States for annual sales conferences and occasional training sessions.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Sell consultatively our entire VWR Life Science product portfolio, with emphasis on Life Science workflows - Genomics, Proteomics, Cell Biology and bioMarke suppliers.
• Identify and assist in the process of converting competitive Life Science products to items available from VWR and our distributors.
• Prospect and establish new customers by managing a sales pipeline and developing and delivering Life Science workflow solutions to customers by illustrating Avantor\'s value proposition.
• Train and motivate the VWR general Sales Reps to sell target Life Science workflow product areas, Genomics, Proteomics, Cell Biology.
• Assume overall territory ownership of Life Science Sales, along with VWR general Sales Reps and management team by attending and hosting regional meetings, strategy sessions, key account blitzes, on-site technical seminars, equipment demonstrations and Life Science focused vendor shows.
• Ensure that VWR Life Science program is the best-in-class.
• Demonstrate Avantor\xe2\x80\x99s mission and uphold the Avantor Code of Conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you:

We are pleased to offer our team a competitive compensation package and a full complement of employee benefits. We strive to offer benefits that will support our associates in being healthy, happy and successful. We offer several programs, resources and incentives designed to foster the total health and well-being of you and your family!

• Competitive compensation: salary, commission, car allowance
• Technology/Equipment provided by Avantor
• Three weeks\xe2\x80\x99 starting vacation entitlement
• 10 paid statutory holidays
• Paid sick days
• Extended medical, dental, health & vision coverage, paid by Avantor
• Group RRSP with company matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Tuition reimbursement program

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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!

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.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. 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 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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3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

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.

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