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Technical Support & Training Specialist, Forensics GI

Promega Corporation (Madison, Wisconsin)

Posted:
January 27, 2012
Address:
2800 Woods Hollow Road
Madison, WI 53711
Description:
Promega Corporation is seeking a technically savvy, customer focused individual to join our growing global Genetic Identity (GI) team as a Technical Support and Training Specialist. This individual functions as the technical representative for our GI Sales, Marketing and Technical Services team as well as external customers. The position will be responsible for handling activities related to product support; speaking at various customer sites and forensic science conferences worldwide; and providing hands-on and classroom training to our GI customers and internal staff.

Ideal candidates will be located in or willing to relocate to Madison, WI.

Candidates must have:
Inherent curiosity and sincere interest in helping crime labs around the globe improve and advance the technology used for human identification via DNA
Bachelors degree in Molecular Biology or equivalent area of study
5+ years experience working in a forensic DNA laboratory and training others in the lab
Experience with DNA extraction, qPCR and STR analysis with the ability to troubleshoot and train others on their use
Excellent communication and listening skills, verbal & written
Proven presentation skills for large and small audiences
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time (domestic and globally)
The ability to effectively develop trust, respect, and cooperation across all areas of the organization and staff levels and the ability to participate in cross-functional teams

Click on the link below to apply for this position. Only applications through our website will be considered for this position.

https://promega.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=217059&company_id=15945&version=2

Repeatedly ranked as one of the top 10 places to work in the industry, Promega supports the strength and contribution of the individual. Promega understands that life is a balance of work, family and personal growth. Promega is headquartered in Madison, WI, an area consistently ranked as a desirable place to live and work. For more information, visit us online at www.promega.com.

Promega Corporation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.