Scientific Sales Representative - life sciences, biochemistry, chemistry

Scientific Sales Representative

About the Role

Help researchers, biotechnology companies, and pharmaceutical organizations find the products they need to accelerate scientific discovery. In this role, you'll build relationships across the life sciences industry, grow an assigned territory, and serve as a trusted scientific resource for customers throughout Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, and Delaware.

What You'll Do

• Grow sales within an assigned territory by developing new business and expanding existing accounts.
• Build relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, research institutes, universities, and industrial customers.
• Conduct customer visits, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, and technical applications.
• Attend scientific conferences, trade shows, and networking events.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and account support.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in the chemical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Customer-facing experience in sales, business development, technical support, account management, or laboratory environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to independently manage a sales territory.
• Willingness to travel 30% to 50% throughout the territory.
• Must reside in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Benefits

• Remote work
• Competitive base salary plus commission
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Career development opportunities
• Collaborative global team