Senior Product Specialist

The Application person is responsible for technical pre and post-sales support activities for Rheology based instrumentation in the grain sector by providing technical expertise for application support, chemometric modelling, and advanced training. The individual is required to understand customer problems and how to apply our analyzers to solve them by developing the required application using the chemometric software used for the instrument by PerkinElmer.

Job Description:

• Support research and strategic customers in Rheology for applications in grain grading, flour and starch related industries and their product related to testing of product quality and grading standards.
• This position will have an integral part application/model method development and in the incorporation of new technologies to provide solutions for grain in grain receivals, growers, processors and research laboratories.
• Conduct feasibility studies to determine if leveraging PaddyCheck technology is an effective solution for potential clients or market-specific applications. To generate disruptive applications that aid demand generation.
• Perform data analysis using statistics and multivariate calibration software to develop PLS, ANN based calibration.
• Effectively communicate results regarding applications both to specific clients and to a broader audience at technical platforms and within R&D/chemometric team of PerkinElmer.
• Provide training to clients on the use of the instrumentation and software (at site or remotely if required).
• Develop and capture potential intellectual property as invention disclosures and if appropriate work with an attorney to help submit patent applications.
• Recognize new market opportunities for RVA and Grain Grading platform to support the development of these markets and develop specific methods for chosen markets.
• Understanding and playing effective role in data collection for required model development. The target candidate for this role is expected to show strong lab skills, have deep understanding chemometric concepts, have comprehensive data analysis skills and be capable of delivering scientific presentations and writing technical reports, Application notes .Coordinate and participate in cross-functional projects.
• The ability to work successfully in both a team environment as well as independently is essential
  The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities, and maintain timelines for multiple projects is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills is must.
• Focus on continuous learning and developing their scientific network to guarantee best-in-class knowledge and brand recognition within the market. Nurture, maintain and develop an application manager at Sydney site.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Degree (Bachelor's, Master's or PhD) in Food Science, Cereal Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemometrics or a related scientific field.
• 5+ years of experience in an application, technical support or R&D role, preferably within the grain, flour, starch or food analysis industry.
• Hands-on experience with rheology instruments (e.g. RVA) and NIR or other spectroscopic analyzers.
• Proven skills in chemometric modelling (PLS, ANN) and multivariate calibration software, with strong statistical data analysis.
• Strong customer focus, with experience delivering pre- and post-sales support and client training.
• Track record of scientific presentations, technical reports or application notes; publications or patents are an advantage.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.