Medical Laboratory Scientist – Sales & Application Specialist

Location: Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaPositions: 2 Encore Medics Limited is looking for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team as a Sales & Application Specialist. This position is specifically for qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists with hands-on experience using clinical laboratory analyzers. Candidates without a Diploma/Bachelor’sDegree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent laboratory qualification will not be considered. Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for both sales and application support for clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables. Promote and sell clinical laboratory analyzers, reagents and consumables to hospitals and laboratories. Identify new customers, generate leads, conduct customer visits and follow opportunities through to sales. Achieve assigned sales targets and maintain an active sales pipeline. Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations. Provide application support, user training and troubleshooting for laboratory analyzers. Support installation, commissioning and customer acceptance of new equipment. Train laboratory scientists and technicians on analyzer operation, quality control, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting. Support customers in improving laboratory workflow and utilization of installed equipment. Prepare technical proposals, quotations and tender documentation. Maintain strong relationships with laboratory managers, pathologists, clinicians and other key customers. Provide post-installation follow-up and support to ensure customer satisfaction and continued reagent/consumable business. Mandatory Qualifications & Experience: Applicants must meet the following requirements: Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences / Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent. Minimum 2 years of practical experience working in a clinical/medical laboratory or as a laboratory equipment Application/Product Specialist. Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting laboratory analyzers. Practical experience in at least three of the following areas: Clinical Chemistry Hematology Immunoassay Microbiology Good understanding of calibration, quality control, reagents, analyzer maintenance and laboratory workflow. Strong communication, presentation and customer-handling skills. Fluent in English and Swahili. Willingness to travel extensively within Tanzania. Strong interest and ability in sales and business development. Added Advantage Previous experience selling or supporting laboratory equipment, reagents or IVD products. Previous experience as an Application Specialist, Product Specialist or Sales/Application Specialist. Experience working with established clinical laboratory systems. Important This is not a general sales or marketing position. The role requires a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist with hands-on laboratory analyzer experience who can combine technical/application knowledge with sales and business development.