About You
Are you ready to turn your scientific expertise into a catalyst for innovation? With an MSc or PhD in Biophysics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field you have the chance to shape the future of life sciences.
Bring complex scientific concepts to life, guiding researchers with confidence as they explore how our groundbreaking technology solves real-world challenges. Your experience in experiment design and troubleshooting, combined with a passion for connection and collaboration, will make you a trusted partner to our customers.
If you’re passionate about advancing single-molecule science and thrive in an innovative, entrepreneurial environment, we’d love to have you on our team to drive the next wave of discovery.
About Exciting Instruments
Exciting Instruments, a spinout from the University of Sheffield, is on a mission to bring single-molecule detection to every academic and pharma lab worldwide—paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries in human health.
Since 2022, our cutting-edge platform has revolutionized single-molecule analysis, enabling researchers to uncover new insights and drive breakthroughs in the life sciences. Now, as we expand globally, we’re seeking passionate, talented individuals to join our innovative team and shape the future of research.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Engagement and Support
- Engage with academic, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic customers to understand their scientific challenges and research objectives.
- Provide expert advice and technical support to customers during the pre-sales phase to demonstrate the capabilities and potential applications of our single molecule instruments.
- Collaborate with customers to identify the most suitable instrument configurations and experimental setups for their specific research needs.
Product Demonstrations and Training
- Conduct live demonstrations and virtual workshops to showcase the functionalities and features of our instruments, highlighting their advantages over traditional methods.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive training sessions to users, enabling them to effectively operate the instruments and interpret experimental data.
Product Quality Control and Installation
- Participate in the assembly of instruments, following detailed procedures and collaborating with the engineering team to ensure smooth and efficient production processes.
- Conduct thorough testing and quality control checks on fully assembled instruments to validate their performance, accuracy, and adherence to established standards before they are ready for shipment.
- Execute instrument installations at customer facilities, meticulously aligning lasers and optical components to guarantee optimal system performance.
Application Development and Optimisation
- Design and execute experiments to develop innovative applications of single molecule technologies for academic and pharmaceutical research
- Optimise existing applications, methodologies, and protocols to ensure maximum data quality and accuracy.
Customer Feedback and Collaboration
- Gather valuable feedback from customers and communicate it to the R&D and Product Development teams to influence future product enhancements and advancements.
- Collaborate with the R&D team to test and validate new product prototypes and features based on real-world customer use cases.
Scientific Content Creation
- Produce technical documents, application notes, and scientific publications showcasing the capabilities and utility of our instruments for various research fields.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to create compelling content for promotional materials, conferences, and webinars.
Market and Technology Trends Analysis
- Monitor industry trends, scientific advancements, and competitor activities in the field of single molecule analysis to identify potential areas of growth and product diversification for the company.
Conference Attendance and Presentations
- Represent Exciting Instruments at scientific conferences, workshops, and symposia, delivering presentations on our technology and its applications.
Essential Skills and Experience
- MSc or PhD in Biophysics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related area
- Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively convey complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
- Demonstrable track record of scientific publications and conference presentations
- Proven experience in designing and executing high-quality experiments
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Familiarity with single molecule Förster resonance energy transfer (smFRET), Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS), and Fluorescence Cross-Correlation Spectroscopy (FCCS)
- Prior experience in an application support or customer-facing role
What We Offer
Exciting Instruments is an equal-opportunity employer that fosters a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. We are dedicated to driving innovation and making a tangible difference in academia, pharma, and medical diagnostics.
- Competitive Salary
- Share Options Scheme
- Employer Pension Match
- 26 Days Annual Leave
Be part of a team shaping the future of single-molecule analysis and driving meaningful breakthroughs in science!