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Technical & Customer Support Specialist (Biotechnology – Cell Culture)

Richmond, BC
Senior Level
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About the role

Applied Biological Materials Inc. (abm) is a Vancouver-based biotech company that develops and markets cutting-edge research reagents to the life science and biotech communities. As part of our rapid business expansion, we are seeking a highly skilled Technical & Customer Support Specialist with expertise in cell culture to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for fast-track career growth within a dynamic, diverse, and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert scientific and technical support on cell culture-related products to customers via email and phone.

  • Generate price quotations for customized biotech services.

  • Accurately and precisely document product issues

  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and guide customers to resolve technical issues effectively.

  • Liaise with production teams and proactively contribute ideas to enhance customer satisfaction and product performance.

  • Proactively upsell and cross-sellrelevant products and services based on customer needs and product knowledge.

  • Analyze and propose solutions to complex or non-standard issues requiring creative and analytical thinking.

  • Perform other technical and customer support-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

  • Education**:**

  • Master’s degree (or higher) in a relevant Life Science field (e.g., Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology). PhDs are welcome to apply.

  • Expertise:

  • Strong publication record and extensive experience in cell biology troubleshooting.

  • Knowledge of plasmid construction, recombinant DNA technology (e.g., CRISPR, viral transduction) is a plus.

  • Customer Service:

  • Passion for customer satisfaction with at least 1 year of experience in customer service, ideally in the research reagent or biotech industry.

  • Ability to upsell and cross-sellproducts and services effectively.

  • Problem-Solving:

  • Proven ability to troubleshoot independently using a methodical and analytical approach.

  • Communication Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

  • Personal Attributes:

  • Fast learner, proactive, adaptable, detail-oriented, and results-driven.

  • Positive attitude with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.

  • Time Management:

  • Ability to act quickly and efficiently to customer needs

  • Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Work Location

  • Onsite at our headquarters in Richmond, BC.

  • The successful candidate must be available to start onsite from the first day of employment. No relocation allowance will be provided.

  • We thank all applicants for interest in abm and the role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Applied Biological Materials Inc.

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Applied Biological Materials (abm) provides quality research reagents and custom services at incredible prices. We have an extensive product range to make abm your one-stop supplier for all your research needs: PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, antibodies, siRNA, miRNA, CRISPR, stable cell lines, immortalized cell lines, growth factors, and various viral expression systems (adenovirus, lentivirus, AAV). If you can’t find what you need, please let us know; our R&D team will tailor to your needs. We also provide custom services for the more challenging or time-consuming parts of your research projects. Custom recombinant adenovirus, custom lentivirus, custom cloning, gene synthesis, protein production and sequencing services are a few examples of abm’s assortment of services available to you. Conducting research and making scientific discoveries shouldn’t cost you a fortune! abm is here to help!