CID Bio-Science, Inc. Career Opportunities:
Thank you for your interest in CID! We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and fosters an environment of continuous quality improvement and employee satisfaction. CID is constantly seeking the most talented candidates, so we encourage you to take a moment and apply. Please send your letter of interest and resume/CV to careers@cid-inc.com.
Application Scientist, Plant Physiology Research
(Part Time/ Full Time)
CID designs, manufactures and markets scientific instruments for plant physiology research. We produce a unique product line tailored to the needs of field researchers, and CID products are sold to Universities and Research Institutions worldwide.CID was founded in 1991 and its headquarters is located in Camas, WA, just outside of Portland, Oregon. The Application Scientist position will be located in the Camas, WA office.
CID is in a growth phase and the new candidate for Application Scientist can look forward to the excitement of being a key contributor during this expansion. Our flexibility makes this opportunity available either part or full time, and may be an ideal opportunity for a graduate student or part-time professor.
As a resident scientist, the Application Scientist will consult with existing and potential customers to best apply CID products to their research projects. The Application Scientist will further assist with product selection and price quotations for interested prospects. Distributor development is a primary responsibility of the Application Scientist and includes distributor correspondence, visitation, and training in the use of CID's products. Distributors provide consultative selling of CID products in most countries outside of the United States.
Scientific conferences and exhibitions are an important venue for meeting our customers. The Application Scientist will attend and promote CID products at these events.
Requirements:
- Currently holding or pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in an agricultural science (agronomy, plant pathology, plant physiology)
- Results-oriented team player with project management experience
- Trouble shooting problem solver who is creative, insightful and curious
- Solid understanding of standard research methods
- Demonstrated record of analyzing research projects and their results
- Record of building strategic relations and influencing research project decision-makers
- Goal driven and highly motivated…enjoys a good challenge
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills in English
- Experience giving presentations and developing training materials
- Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database management, project management, statistical, etc.)
- Available to travel (10 to 25 %) primarily China, India, S. America & Europe
- Foreign language skills a plus
Our Organization:
CID team members enjoy a comfortable, casual yet professional work environment in which employees collaborate in product development and the service of a global customer base. We are located in a beautiful natural environment 15 minutes from the Portland Airport with forests, walking trails and a world class golf course in our back yard.
CID provides highly competitive cash compensation, excellent benefits
including fully paid health and dental insurance, 401K, holidays, vacations,
sick leave, cafeteria plan for life, disability and supplemental health
insurance, and a discount on Inventist products.
