Technical Scientist Cover Letter

Please consider me for the technical scientist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance over the activities of the microbiology lab technician(s) and any other personnel working within the microbiology lab or performing microbiology work.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Fluency in a Nordic language (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish) and English is essential
• Mentality as service provider with scientific background
• Prompt, professional, and accurate advisory service to our customers in Italy and / or France our international customers
• Acquire and apply the constantly changing knowledge in terms of technology, products, and processes
• Active cooperation in the development of existing and future solutions to further improve our customer service
• Effective prioritization of existing tasks and their efficient handling in respect to the needs of our customers and the team
• Substantial experience in molecular biology together with first hand practical experience of the most frequently used techniques (PhD or Postdoc)
• Fulfill customer requests for technical information and product support

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the technical scientist position.

Previously, I was responsible for input to the Microbiologist or Microbiology Project Manager for process improvement ideas related to the testing of clean rooms, support systems and product.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Fluency in written and verbal in German and English
• Fluency in written and verbal in Swedish and English
• PhD or equivalent experience in life science research (focus on NGS)
• Knowledge and familiarity in analyzing and interpreting genomic data (and the clinical use of this data is a bonus)
• Experience in utilizing various software programs in biological research
• Exceptional team player, demonstrated in a highly skilled group of scientists
• Comfortable with interfacing with users via email, phone and in person
• Drive to explore, find solutions and achieve results

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the technical scientist position.

Previously, I was responsible for original thinking for microbiology methodology development, with particular focus on novel on line and off line microbiology testing.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Utilize scientific knowledge and available resources to communicate requested information to the customer by phone, email, and fax
• Provide scientific responses to the more difficult questions and solutions to customers’ research problems, consulting with more experienced scientists when necessary
• Recommend products based on customer needs and research interests
• Develop positive customer and colleague relations
• Maintain a professional demeanor by understanding, believing and expressing the Sigma-Aldrich values in all communications with both internal and external customers and colleagues
• Follow through on commitments to customers and colleagues as promised
• Resolve issues by balancing customer and company interests
• Utilize customer interactions to maximize opportunities for technical, business, and service improvements

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the technical scientist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for quality System input, support, training, and troubleshooting to the Analytical and Microbiology laboratories for data management systems.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Document product quality issues in a manner that facilitates resolution
• Document and initiate error corrections in Sigma-Aldrich electronic and printed publications by directing the issues to the appropriate persons
• Profile customers by obtaining their areas of research interest or application needs in order to enhance our business strategies and support our trend analyses
• Contribute to company/dept operations and process improvement efforts
• Recommend improvement ideas and lead process improvement
• Lead or actively participate on intra- and inter-departmental teams as assigned
• Analyze and interpret results, systems or procedures
• Conversant with Microsoft based PC programmes

In response to your job posting for technical scientist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for technical direction within R&D for New Product Development (NPD) Teams on microbiology requirements and related activities [e.g.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Ease and interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Prompt, professional, and accurate advisory service to our customers in Italy and France our international customers
• Efficient English skills in a professional context
• Have a collaborative mindset and be able to work as part of a team
• Excellent knowledge of reaction mechanism
• Demonstrated knowledge of multi-step synthetic organic chemistry
• Hands on experience with instrumental analysis using TLC, NMR, HPLC, LCMS, GC and KF
• Experience with a broad range of synthetic and purification techniques