Staff Scientist, Process Liquids Field Applications - US Remote

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Montreal; Remote; CAD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global laboratory company seeks a Field Applications Scientist to support bioproduction processes. The role involves customer engagement, technical consulting, and collaboration with commercial teams to provide innovative solutions. A strong background in life sciences is required. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

National medical and dental plans

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• Experience in Academia, Biotech, or Life Sciences in a technical role.
• Familiar with biomanufacturing and cGMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales support through customer visits and seminars.
• Deliver post-sales support and training to customers.
• Conduct discussions on product specifications and optimization.

Skills

Customer interfacing skills

Problem solving

Bioprocess workflow knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Master’s degree or PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. 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

This position is based in the US, remote.

The Process Liquids Preparation Solutions (PLPS) team is part of the Biologicals and Chemicals Division within the Bioproduction Group. The PLPS Field Applications Scientist (FAS) for the AMER region will be the lead technical interface between the internal team and the external customers, providing technical consulting and troubleshooting to enable our customers to identify the best solutions to meet their needs.

Discover Impactful Work:

In this impactful role, the PLPS FAS will engage with a diverse cross-functional team to support the needs of our customers. This role provides the opportunity to work independently and in collaboration with the commercial team to bring solutions to our customers who are developing life-saving biologic therapeutics. Additionally, the PLPS FAS plays a critical role in supporting Product Management by helping to identify new product innovation opportunities.

A day in the Life:

• Support the commercial teams by providing exceptional pre-sales support through customer visits, Gemba walks, seminars and conferences.
• Deliver post-sales support by training customers, providing email and telephone support, and ensuring the resolution of blocking issues through collaboration with multifunctional teams.
• Organize and lead technical product specification, application and protocol optimization discussions with PLPS customers and prospects.
• Develop and deliver effective training programs, seminars and workshops on the application and capabilities of PLPS products to external customers and internal colleagues.
• Convey voice of customer to internal team members and aid in the development of technical sales tools.
• Establish and maintain core relationships with commercial, product management, project management, feasibility and customer service teams.
• Act as an internal expert to recommend technical application and product development projects.

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering), PhD degree preferred.

Experience

• Experience within Academia, Biotech, Biologics, Life Sciences, and/or Biopharmaceutical industries in a technical capacity.
• Significant relevant experience in biomanufacturing, bioproduction workflow process development and cGMP environments preferred.
• Experience working closely with customers, commercial teams, and a diverse range of internal teams required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of bioprocess workflow for upstream and downstream applications and relevant process optimization and challenges.
• Customer interfacing skills and an ability to proactively drive problem solving processes.
• Ability to communicate technical content for customer meetings, application notes, publications, and/or posters.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the area of responsibility.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific). A one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in the US isthe following:

Northeastern US: $120,000.00–$140,000.00

Western US: $103,100- $154,700

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit:https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $103,100.00–$154,700.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards