Current Opportunities

Location: Oxford, UK

Closing date: Open until filled

Reference: LT1-18

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Laboratory Assistant to join our Cellular Services team. The successful candidate will be involved in carrying out our unique range of cellular assays involving flow cytometry, intracellular cytokine staining, and ELISPOT analysis.

Ideal candidates should be degree-qualified in Biochemistry or a similar biological science discipline, coupled with good hands-on experience in tissue culture. In addition preference will be given to applicants who have experience in cellular techniques such as flow cytometry, or protein analysis techniques such as ELISA. Prior experience of working to GxP regulatory standards would also be an advantage. You must have excellent organisation and time-management skills and an aptitude for quality and precision work.

Location: Initially in the UK with the possibility of moving to mainland China in 1-2 years

We are seeking a highly motivated Chinese/English bilingual Immunology Sales Specialist to join our Sales & Marketing team to be responsible for developing sales in China and Taiwan.

You will:

• manage the sales process for accounts across your territory

• carry out local and international visits to key prospects and customer accounts to develop and close sales, as well as to determine market trends, novel technical applications and product development  / collaborative opportunities

• attend and carry out formal presentations at immunology exhibitions and conferences to promote our products and services

• identify and develop new and existing sales opportunities and respond to customer enquiries

• demonstrate leadership with an ability to constructively challenge our customers’ thinking
• work with our customers to structure solutions for them based on our products and services that best address their often complex and multi-faceted needs

• carry out sales analysis and contribute to the development and execution of the annual sales plan

• work closely with other members of the sales and customer service team world-wide

Education/experience/skills required:

• preferably Ph.D. and at least a bachelor’s degree in Immunology, Biochemistry or similar subject

• good understanding of molecular and cellular immunology and protein biochemistry

• two years of experience in sales or at least a customer-facing role, ideally for biotech products or services

• full command of English and Chinese/Mandarin

• The position could suit a Chinese national/permanent resident who is currently resident in the UK and who wishes to return to China in the next 1-2 years

We are searching for a candidate who has the ability to creatively and proactively identify and develop sales opportunities around projects that often have complex requirements in organizations with multiple stakeholders. In addition, you will demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills, an ability to adapt to different business cultures and have a self-starting attitude, be able to manage your time effectively and have a natural enthusiasm. This position will involve a significant amount of travel (up to 40%).