Remote Field Applications Scientist: Forensic DNA

ThermoFisher Scientific; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Employee stock purchase plan

Healthcare

Annual bonus potential

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in the Western North America region is seeking a Field Application Scientist (FAS) for a remote, field-based role. You will train customers, provide technical and application support, and assist with pre-sales activities for HID products across Western North America.

The role requires a background in forensic science or related fields, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 70% as needed. Eligible locations include CA, AZ, WA, OR, NV.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forensic science, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience, or 3 years with an advanced degree, in forensic DNA workflows or related role.
• Demonstrated experience with forensic DNA instrumentation, chemistries, and analysis software.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including explaining complex scientific concepts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer training on HID products, applications, and workflows on-site and remotely.
• Provide technical and application support, troubleshooting workflows and product performance.
• Support pre-sales activities with technical consultation, demonstrations, and workflow discussions.
• Provide post-sales support to help customers implement and optimize HID technologies.
• Partner with Sales to provide scientific and technical expertise throughout the customer lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve customer needs and improve experience.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HID products, workflows, and forensic science developments.
• Document customer activities and feedback for internal teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Training skills

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in forensic science

5+ years experience in forensic DNA workflows

Tools

DNA instrumentation

DNA analysis software

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in the Western North America region is seeking a Field Application Scientist (FAS) for a remote, field-based role. You will train customers, provide technical and application support, and assist with pre-sales activities for HID products across Western North America.

The role requires a background in forensic science or related fields, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 70% as needed. Eligible locations include CA, AZ, WA, OR, NV.