Scientific Sales Representative, Cell Culture

LocationZurich, Canton of Zurich - Remote

Job ID R Date posted 10/30/2025

Are you looking to apply your scientific knowledge to help advance research across the life sciences field? If you have a passion for science and expertise in primary cell culture, we have an opportunity for you

As a member of our Sales team, you will use your scientific knowledge and interpersonal skills to support great science by advising our academic and industrial partners to help drive their research forward. You'll work to identify and acquire new customers to drive new business, while also managing existing accounts and relationships in your region. In this role you will have a broad and immediate impact on scientific discovery by leveraging your scientific expertise and strategic thinking to provide expert consultation and become a trusted ally in the scientific process.

Please note that while this is a remote (home office) role, there is travel within the region required. The posted salary is inclusive of base salary and commissions.

• Forecast, develop and execute territory strategies to achieve or exceed revenue target in assigned territory on a quarterly basis
• Leverage product knowledge to develop, grow and maintain customer relationships and perform product demonstrations
• Develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers within the territory, through prospecting, emails, phone calls, and virtual and in-person meetings
• Document communications and keep the customer relationship management (CRM) database up to date

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in the life sciences, with strong experience in cell culture (previous Sales experience is an asset, but not required)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Broad knowledge in area of expertise, including products, processes, practices, and approaches
• Demonstrate expertise in the competitor landscape and proficiency on the entire product portfolio
• Display proficiency in lab skills and ability to troubleshoot complex customer issues

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

CHF140, CHF211,300.00

STEMCELL determines an individual's pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package that may include health benefits, retirement savings, and more (depending on region).