Technical Sales Representative

Symbiotica ·www.symbioti.ca

Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Overview
This is a field-based role for someone who enjoys working closely with scientists, understanding how labs operate, and helping improve real-world workflows.

We’re partnering with an established organization in the life sciences tools space that is expanding its presence across the Midwest. They’re looking for a commercially driven, technically credible individual who can take ownership of a territory and build strong, long-term relationships with customers.

You’ll spend the majority of your time in front of clients—learning how they work, identifying gaps, and helping implement solutions that make a measurable difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Own and grow a multi-state Midwest territory, managing both existing relationships and new business opportunities
  • Engage directly with scientists and lab teams to understand workflows, challenges, and priorities
  • Lead technical discussions, product presentations, and in-person demonstrations
  • Provide hands-on support and practical guidance within laboratory environments when needed
  • Build and expand relationships across pharmaceutical, CRO, academic, and applied labs
  • Develop new opportunities while maintaining a strong presence within existing accounts
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support more complex customer needs
  • Manage your pipeline, forecasting, and activity tracking with a high level of organization

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience in a customer-facing role within life sciences (technical sales, applications, or similar)
  • Hands-on exposure to analytical or chemistry-based lab environments
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and build credibility with scientific users
  • A self-directed, proactive approach—you’re comfortable managing your own time and territory
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset

Preferred Background

  • Experience working with or supporting analytical lab workflows
  • Exposure to instrumentation, consumables, or laboratory-based solutions
  • Prior experience managing accounts or contributing to revenue growth

Travel

  • Regular travel across the Midwest (approximately 50–70%)
  • Frequent on-site customer visits with occasional overnight travel

Why This Role

  • High level of autonomy with true ownership of your territory
  • Strong balance of technical engagement and commercial responsibility
  • Opportunity to work directly with scientists and influence how labs operate
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment with structured onboarding

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If you’re looking to combine your technical background with a more customer-facing, commercial role—and want to have a direct impact in the field—we’d be interested in connecting.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Technical Sales Representative role?
Symbiotica is hiring for the Technical Sales Representative position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Technical Sales Representative job located?
The Technical Sales Representative role with Symbiotica is based in Chicago, IL, US.
Is the Technical Sales Representative role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Symbiotica.
What experience level is the Technical Sales Representative role?
The Technical Sales Representative position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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