Sr. Field Application Scientist, Omics (Metabolomics), EMEA

ThermoFisher Scientific; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Staff Scientist, Field Applications to deliver expert technical support for analytical instruments and methods. You will train customers, optimize workflows, and troubleshoot complex issues while building strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

The role requires advanced instrumentation experience, travel up to 75%, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience with analytical instrumentation.
• Experience with mass spectrometry, LC-MS, or omics.
• Customer-facing technical support and trainings.
• Strong communication and analytical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to travel 50-75% within territory.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP and quality systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Presentation and technical writing skills.
• Fluency in English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical training and applications support.
• Troubleshoot complex instrument issues and optimize methods.
• Deliver presentations to customers and sales teams.
• Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams.
• Travel as required to customer sites.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Independent work

Presentations

Technical writing

Leadership

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

GMP/GLP knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in relevant field (Chemistry / Biochemistry / Biology / Materials Science / Engineering)

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience in analytical instrumentation

Tools

Mass spectrometry

LC-MS

Omics data analysis

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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.

DESCRIPTION: Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Staff Scientist, Field Applications and contribute by enabling customers to solve complex analytical challenges. You’ll serve as a technical expert, providing comprehensive support across our technology platforms while building strong relationships with customers, sales teams, and internal partners. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced scientific instrumentation and contribute to breakthroughs that make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Working both independently and collaboratively, You’ll deliver technical training, optimize applications, troubleshoot complex issues, and demonstrate our technologies through presentations. Your expertise will help customers achieve their research and development goals while supporting the adoption of our solutions across multiple scientific disciplines.

You’ll have the opportunity to support colleagues, lead strategic projects, and contribute to product development by providing valuable customer feedback to our R&D teams. This position combines scientific expertise with customer engagement, allowing you to contribute to both technical advancement and business growth.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience with relevant analytical instrumentation and techniques
• Preferred Fields of Study: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Materials Science, Engineering, or related scientific field
• Technical knowledge in one or more core application areas (mass spectrometry, LCMS , or Omics (Metabolomics).
• Successful experience in customer-facing technical support and trainings
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Problem-solving abilities and analytical troubleshooting expertise
• Project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Proficiency in relevant software applications and data analysis tools
• Presentation and technical writing capabilities
• Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial
• Ability to travel up to 50-75% within assigned territory
• Valid driver's license and passport for international travel where required
• Experience with method development and optimization
• Leadership abilities and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality systems (GMP, GLP) preferred

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.