Sales Application Scientist (f/m/d) Focus Sensor Technology - Passion for oxygen sensor technology applications & international environment

Make sensor technology accessible – and customers happy!

Passionate about oxygen sensor technology, exciting applications in the field of natural sciences like (marine) biology, life sciences, microfluidics, aquatic ecology (respirometry, photosynthesis), biogeochemistry or chemistry, and love it when things run smoothly and solution-oriented? Then join our dedicated technical sales team and help implement complex sensor solutions in a clear, structured, and customer-friendly manner.

You’ll work closely with our end-customer sales team as well as our developers and administrative colleagues – acting as the bridge between customer inquiries, consulting, and after sales support. In this role, you’ll collaborate directly with our experienced consultants/application scientists of the sales team and our Head of Sales & Marketing (Andrea Wieland), allowing for quick feedback loops and direct involvement in strategic topics.

Our team currently consists of six permanent sales professionals with scientific expertise across various locations. With our agile approach, we promote ownership, open communication, and a positive culture around learning from mistakes – because we grow together.

Who we are

PyroScience GmbH was founded in 2011 and is one of the leading companies (SME) in the field of state-of-the-art opto-chemical measurement technology. Our solutions are used worldwide in science and industry. The areas of application for our products are as exciting as they are diverse: they range from deep-sea to space research and include the exciting fields of life sciences & microfluidics, (marine) biology (respirometry, photosynthesis), oceanography, aquatic ecology, sediment biogeochemistry (microprofiling), chemistry, corrosion research, and many more.

Location : Either headquarters in Aachen, sales branch Hamburg - Winterhude or in the centre of Graz (Austria).

Type of position : Flexible full-time schedule 40 h/week (part-time min. 30 h/week)

Salary : between 50.000-65.000 € p.a. (full-time equivalent, depending on experience and qualification) plus bonus

Aufgaben

Your responsibilities – here’s how you could get started :

• Exploring our products with curiosity – visiting our website is a great first step to get to know them
• Get familiar with our ticket system and accounting software
• Create your first quotes and draft emails to customers
• Get familiar with the different application fields of our sensor systems, as well as with topics covered by our consulting and support services.

Once you're up to speed, you'll take on responsibility for :

• Preparing and sending quotations
• Communicating with customers – in a friendly, clear, and solution-oriented manner
• Participating as exhibitor on trade fairs/scientific conferences and symposia
• After Sales Support (Troubleshooting with fast solutions)
• Structured support in maintaining and updating technical and marketing-related documentation
• Prospect of independent responsibility for your own area of expertise and application

Qualifikation

What you bring

❤️ An interest in sensor technology and its application in natural sciences (areas of application: life sciences & microfluidics, (marine) biology, aquatic ecology (respirometry, photosynthesis), biogeochemistry (microprofiling), oceanography or sensor chemistry)

Degree/doctorate in natural sciences, ideally with experimental experience in the application of chemo-optical sensors and knowledge of oxygen analysis

Basic technical understanding – you should be interested in how our sensors work and in which applications they are used.

German from B2, English from C1 – our customers are international

Proactive mindset and a strong team spirit

Openness, appreciation for others, and a love for clear and respectful communication

A degree is required, a doctorate is also desirable – career changers or professionals returning to work with a knack for sales are very welcome!

Benefits

What you can expect

✅ An academically-driven, multinational team

✅ Colleagues with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, and biology – and a strong culture of mutual support

✅ A dedicated team of six sales professionals plus a developer in a support role

✅ A respectful, agile leadership style – with weekly check-ins and a clear decision-making structure

✅ Flat hierarchies and a work environment where mistakes are part of the learning process

✅ Optionally in Aachen, Hamburg oder Graz (Austria) – approx. 80% on-site presence, 10% travel and 10% remote by mutual agreement

✅ Regular team and group events at other locations

✅ Flexible working hours (flextime) and a family-friendly approach to scheduling

✅ 30 vacation days plus opportunities for further training and development

✅ Deutschlandticket (public transport pass)

Working hours & compensation

Monday to Friday –based on our office hours.

Location: either headquarters in Aachen, close to the Campus of the RWTH Aachen or sales branch in Hamburg, Winterhude - easily accessible by public transport (close to Mühlenkamp and the Außenalster) or at our austrian subsidiary in the centre of Graz.

⏳ 40 hours per week (part-time min. 30 h/week)
Salary: between 50.000-65.000 € p.a. (full-time equivalent, depending on experience and qualification) plus bonus – details can be discussed during the interview

Ready to Make Sensor Technology accessible – and become part of a strong team?
We’d love to hear from you! Just send us your CV – we typically get back to you within two weeks.

contact: Andrea Wieland, Head of Sales & Marketing

Start: “from” October 2025 (4th quartal 2025)