Field Application Scientist, Proteomics

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, this role involves supporting LC-MS instrumentation, with a strong focus on the latest generation Orbitrap technology, primarily within the proteomics mass spectrometry market. The Field Application Scientist will work within the West Discovery Region team, collaborating with regional sales, marketing, service, product development, and engineering professionals. The main responsibility is to provide pre- and post-sales technical and application support at customer sites across North America, aiming to rapidly onboard customers for future success.

Requirements

5+ years of related experience with a master’s degree is required
3+ years of hands-on LCMS experience.
Experience with qualitative and quantitative proteomics LCMS workflows (e.g. TMT, DDA, DIA) and associated sample preparation techniques.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required due to extensive contact with customers.
A proven track record to work independently and a strong work ethic is critical.
Ability to accommodate 75% travel.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of related experience with a PhD is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide pre- and post-sales technical and application assistance in response to customer enquiries (both internal and external), including education, training, on-site visits, and remote/virtual support.
Build new customer advocates from newly completed sales.
Prepare and present technical seminars to existing and potential customers, either as part of the sales process or at organized events.
Deepen and broaden Thermo Fisher Scientific’s customer relationships with key scientific and educational leaders.
Assist in developing insightful content; examples include company hosted websites, videos, seminars, applications reports, eLearning material, etc.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan bonus scheme
Healthcare
Company pension/retirement
A range of employee benefits
Employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization
Outstanding career and development prospects
Exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation
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
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