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Staff Scientist, Field Application

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Staff Scientist, Field Application

Remote

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you will discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day! We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information

The Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry business develops and manufactures innovative instruments, consumables, and software solutions for customers working in the analytical sciences (routine testing markets) and scientific research. We play an important role in various scientific fields, including chemistry, pharmaceuticals, forensics, environmental analysis, and biochemistry, among others.

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Make an impact

The role of a Sr. Field Scientist, Applications is to provide scientific expertise and support to customers, sales teams, and internal partners within CMD (Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division) to resolve analytical challenges by applying chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques. You will be mentoring application scientist providing your support to their development.

Tasks

  • Product Training: Conduct product training for customers virtually or remotely, in their laboratories, or at another onsite training center on the accurate use and application of instruments and software.


  • Application Optimization: Collaborate with customers and internal teams to customize applications and methodologies. This includes troubleshooting, method development, and data interpretation. May be rin charge of collecting data from customer experiments or field trials, analyzing the data using statistical methods, and providing insights or recommendations based on the findings. They should be able to interpret scientific data accurately and communicate the results. Resolves and/or raises customer issues & complaints.


  • Technical Presentations: Build and deliver presentations to highlight the capabilities and benefits of solutions for various applications. Communicate to diverse audiences.


  • Drive Partnership: Work cross-functionally with internal teams, including marketing and sales, to support strategic execution of the customer training process.
  • Scientific Support: Stay informed about the latest scientific literature, methodologies, and regulatory requirements Be trusted guide and increase customer happiness and dedication which lead to the overall success of the business. Provide scientific support and counsel to internal teams and customers and identify improvement opportunities.


  • Leadership: Independently prioritize and lead team projects and mentor junior colleagues. Act as a consultant for specific market segments of expertise. Potentially acts as a backup and deputy to lead calls or meetings on request.

How will you get here?

  • 3-5 years of hands-on technical experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry instruments, software, data analysis, and techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities, including troubleshooting technical issues and providing mentorship on product usage and optimization.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills in the local language and English.
  • Involved in innovative research projects, provide guide scientific mentorship, and collaborate with cross-functional
  • Travel up to 75% of the time.

Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01295264
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program