Richard F. Simmerman
About Richard F. Simmerman
Richard F. Simmerman is a Technical Sales Specialist at NanoCellect Biomedical, Inc., focusing on providing tailored solutions to help scientists manage multiple research projects. He has extensive experience in technical sales and application support across various organizations in the life sciences sector.
Current Role at NanoCellect Biomedical
Richard F. Simmerman serves as a Technical Sales Specialist at NanoCellect Biomedical, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enabling scientists to manage multiple research projects simultaneously by providing tailored solutions. His expertise in cartridge-based multi-color FACS technology, particularly with the Wolf and Wolf G2 Cell Sorters, supports researchers in enhancing their capabilities in cell sorting.
Previous Experience in Technical Sales
Prior to his current position, Simmerman held multiple roles in technical sales. He worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Technical Sales Specialist in Protein Biology for seven months in 2018, covering Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. He also served as a Technical Sales Specialist for Biomarker Development and Validated Assays for three months in 2019. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Account Specialist at Synthego Corporation from 2019 to 2020.
Field Application Specialist at Gemini Bio
Simmerman was employed at Gemini Bio as a Field Application Specialist from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he operated in the Mid-Atlantic region, where he contributed to the application of biotechnological solutions and supported clients in their research endeavors.
Educational Background in Biochemistry
Simmerman studied at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master of Science (MS) in Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology. He further pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the same field from 2011 to 2015. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his career in technical sales and research.
Research Experience at University of Tennessee
Before transitioning to technical sales, Simmerman gained research experience at the University of Tennessee. He worked as a Research Technician in Dr. Gladys Alexandre's laboratory from 2006 to 2007 and in Dr. Chris Dealwis's laboratory from 2004 to 2006. He also served as an NSF-IGERT Predoctoral Fellow in Sustainable Technology through Advanced Interdisciplinary Research from 2007 to 2015, where he developed skills in advanced research methodologies.