Specialist Recruitment Solutions for the Scientific Instrument Industry.
About us
Talentbau is a boutique recruitment service specialising in the Scientific Instrument Industry.
Our mission is to help high-tech instrument and device manufacturers drive innovation through right-first-time hiring in niche techno-commercial roles.
Whether your business manufactures analytical, metrology or imaging instruments we understand the unique challenges of hiring for customer-facing roles in this sector. That’s why we collaborate exclusively with experienced sales and product leaders with advanced academic qualifications in science and engineering.
With a candidate-focused, low-volume approach, we excel at filling specialised roles that require more time, patience and expertise than conventional commercial roles.
Your Search
We specialise in recruiting for customer-facing, techno-commercial roles in the Scientific Instrument industry that require a unique blend of technical expertise, and business savvy. We understand your business needs a salesforce that speak your client's language and seamlessly bridge the gap between science and industry. We know exactly what you're looking for and consistently network with top talent to deliver the right candidates for your search.
We’ll headhunt and network on your behalf to find exceptional candidates with:
✅ Specialist technical/product knowledge
✅ Experience demonstrating and selling complex, high-value technical products
✅ Advanced degrees (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) in physics, chemistry, materials science, electronics, engineering +
✅ Adaptable communication skills, and the ability to shift seamlessly between technical and non-technical audiences across a variety of industries.
Our Expertise
We have experience recruiting for commercial and technical roles from entry to VP level across Sales, Business Development, Product Management, Marketing, Product Support and Engineering covering the following ranges of scientific instruments:
Mass Spectrometers (QMS, TOF-MS, SIMS), Spectrometers (Raman, XRF), Chromatography Systems, Thermal Analysis Instruments, X-Ray Analysis Instruments, Electrochemical Analysis Instruments, Elemental Analysers, Microscopes (SEM, TEM, STEM), Spectroscopy-Based Imaging Systems, High-Speed and High-Resolution Cameras, Material Analysis Instruments, Nuclear Instruments, Radiation Detectors and more…
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