Field Application Scientist II

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions

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:
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll join a dedicated team providing world-class scientific expertise and support to customers. As a Field Applications Scientist, you'll serve as a trusted technical advisor helping customers optimize their use of our advanced technologies across multiple scientific domains. In this role, you'll deliver exceptional pre-sales and post-sales support through product demonstrations, hands-on training, troubleshooting assistance, and technical consultation. Working closely with sales teams and cross-functional partners, you'll help customers achieve significant discoveries while building long-term relationships that drive business success. This role offers extensive opportunities for professional growth and development within an organization committed to enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

REQUIREMENTS & Responsibilities:
Determine customer needs and provide flawless technical support and guidance in field applications on.
1. REAL TIME PCR ( THERMOFISHER PLATFORMs )
2. CONSUMABLES FOR REAL TIME PCR ( knowledge of TaqMan Assays essential)
3.CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS ( Either Experience / good understanding on any of the
ThermoFisher platforms and CE data analysis)
4. SAMPLE PREPARATION (KINGFISHER extraction systems/ Consumables knowledge).

5: NGS and Microarray experience would be an additional advantage and given high preference.

• PhD or M.SC with relevant prior experience (2-3 years) hands-on laboratory experience with relevant instrumentation and applications
• Preferred Fields of Study: Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology
• Additional relevant certifications a plus
• Demonstrated expertise in field application support, customer training, and technical troubleshooting
• Strong presentation and communication skills for delivering technical content to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence for understanding customer needs
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant scientific software
• Fluency in English required; additional language skills beneficial
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently (50-75% of time)
• Experience with data analysis, experimental design, and method development
• Deep technical knowledge of specific product portfolio and applications
• Understanding of relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous learning