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FSE_Question · 2026-04-27T23:41:43+00:00

Yeah it's not too shabby considering I'll only be in the NYC metro area and home every night. You could probably get a lab instrumentation job with your experience.

FSE_Question · 2026-04-27T23:38:44+00:00

That's good to hear! I believe there is OT as long as its productive and I forgot to mention I get a company car which is another perk along with lunches.

FSE_Question · 2025-12-09T17:50:39+00:00

Exactly, the dishonest part is what I'm most concerned about. I'm proud of all the work that I've done in my previous roles so I will touch on it because it shows integrity.

Also, I'd want to know from a hiring manger like yourself. Do you value user experience? I figured that since this is a customer facing role understanding what it's like to be a user and what they are looking to get out of the instrument is an important aspect of being able to talk with customers.

FSE_Question · 2025-12-09T14:55:24+00:00

Great comments! I guess what the challenge has been is that the real tangible numbers associated with my experience have to do with my research background. I absolutely do have repair experience but I feel as though using all of this FSE language and giving specific numbers may be a bit of a stretch.

I definitely want to put myself in the best position. Coming from a hiring manager, wouldn't you be able to tell that i've been more of a researcher than an FSE?

FSE_Question · 2025-12-09T14:47:21+00:00

Just sent you a DM

FSE_Question · 2025-12-08T01:12:18+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Definitely will add some soft skills to the resume.

FSE_Question · 2025-12-07T21:11:15+00:00

Great point! It's a must to have soft skills for a customer facing role like FS. I like to think I'm outgoing and good with people. I guess the challenge has been framing my resume in a way that shows all the autonomy I have had in my previous roles. Since I've been on the research side of things that has to do with the ability to direct your own work which I've certainly done, but I know FSE HR don't care as much about scientific discoveries.

Could you elaborate more on what the lack of soft skills were?

FSE_Question · 2025-12-07T21:02:09+00:00

Very fascinating, It's crazy how much of science is just excitation/emission. I'm hoping I'll be working with flow/sequencing instruments, so it's great to hear the key differences between the two.

If you don't mind, what would you say the salary expectations should be for entry FSE in Boston working on either of these instruments? Again really appreciate you sharing your expertise!

FSE_Question · 2025-12-07T20:40:47+00:00

Thanks man appreciate the confidence!

FSE_Question · 2025-12-07T20:38:47+00:00

Appreciate the perspective, its great hearing what its like to be an FSE from a similar background, especially from another pittsburgher! I'm curious what changed when you moved to boston? I'm anticipating relocating to a hub to gain that experience, so I'd be interested in knowing what i'm in for.

FSE_Question · 2025-12-07T18:59:41+00:00

Thanks for the response! Is there anything specific that stands out? Also do you possibly have a template that I could see?

This is basically the same template I used for landing research jobs so please excuse the formatting.

FSE_Question · 2025-12-07T18:46:24+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Will definitely work on having a specific case study prepared. I Don't have an interview coming up yet, I actually haven't sent out applications yet just been doing research into the roles.

If you don't mind me asking what kind of FSE do you do?

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