Technical Application Scientist II - English – Flow Panel Design

Thermofisher Scientific; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Technical Application Scientist II – Flow Panel Design to work with researchers, helping design and optimize flow cytometry panels, troubleshoot experiments, and support customers worldwide.

Based in our office locations including Madrid and Barcelona (Spain), the role offers a collaborative, international environment with opportunities for growth and ongoing product training.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent required.
• Master's with 2–5 years hands-on lab exp in Flow Cytometry preferred.
• Excellent English communication, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design, review and troubleshoot flow cytometry panels with customers.
• Provide technical support for flow reagents via phone, email and web.
• Resolve complex questions by leveraging internal experts and resources.
• Document customer interactions in CRM systems for quality and improvement.
• Contribute to knowledge bases, training materials and internal resources.
• Stay current through product training and continuing education.
• Collaborate on international cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Support customers worldwide to ensure successful experiments.

Skills

English fluency

Customer-facing

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Flow cytometry

Spectral flow

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Master's with 2–5 years in Flow Cytometry

Tools

CRM systems

Office software

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you won’t just support science—you’ll actively enable it. As a Technical Application Scientist II – Flow Panel Design, you’ll work directly with researchers, applying your scientific knowledge to solve practical challenges, influence product use, and support scientists world - wide.

This role is ideal for scientists who enjoy problem-solving, learning fast, and interacting with people internationally. You’ll collaborate across functions, become a trusted technical expert, and continuously expand your knowledge across our flow cytometry portfolio—all within a supportive, international environment that invests in your growth.

? See what makes this role rewarding through the eyes of one of our Technical Application Scentists:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4aV8NnZxwY

The role can be located in our office in Paisley (Scotland), Madrid (Spain), Barcelona (Spain), Darmstadt (Germany) or Milan (Italy).

What You’ll Do

· Help our customer succeed with their conventional and spectral flow cytometry experiments from helping design their flow cytometry panels, reviewing their panels, establish their experiments, support them with troubleshooting questions they may have, and lead them to success.

· Provide technical support for Thermo Fisher Scientific flow reagents via phone, email, and web

· Resolve complex technical questions by leveraging internal experts and resources

· Document customer interactions in CRM systems to support quality and continuous improvement

· Contribute to knowledge bases, training materials, and internal technical resources

· Stay current through ongoing product training and continuing education

· Collaborating on international cross-functional projects and team initiatives

What We’re Looking For

· PHD degree in Life Sciences, or Master`s degree with 2-5 years of relevant hands-on laboratory experience in Flow Cytometry and preferred panel design experience

· Fluent in English, both written and spoken, any additional languages is a plus

· Prior customer-facing experience is a strong advantage

· Excellent understanding of Immunology

· Hands-on experience with larger multicolor spectral flow experiments is an advantage

· Demonstrated ability to quickly absorb, understand, and apply complex technical information

• Able and open to work in a multicultural and global team environment

· Natural problem-solver with strong curiosity, analytical thinking, and attention to detail

· Comfortable working with digital tools, including CRM systems, databases, and standard office applications

· This position is office based with the option for working partially remote

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.