Lab Scientist, Applications [Proteomics]

Thermo Fisher ScientificSan Jose, CA
Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you will 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. The Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry business develops and manufactures leading-edge instruments, consumables, and software solutions for customers working in the analytical sciences (routine testing markets) and scientific research. We play a crucial role in various scientific fields, including chemistry, pharmaceuticals, forensics, environmental analysis, and biochemistry, among others. The role of a Lab Scientist Application is to provide scientific expertise and support to customers, sales teams, and internal partners within CMD (Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division) to resolve complex analytical challenges by utilizing chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques. Primary responsibilities are to support the commercial field sales team by conducting LC-MS product demonstrations related to (but not limited to) qualitative and quantitative Proteomics applications. Additional responsibilities include providing pre-sales support to our chromatography sales team at customer sites to position them for successful wins and enabling the success of our customers through post-sales training and application support.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related scientific field and/or equivalent work experience.
  • 2-3 years of hands-on technical experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry instruments, software, data analysis, and techniques.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
  • Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills to foster creativity and contribute to the team's success.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance on product usage and optimization.
  • Persuasive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

  • Preference for experience on Thermo Fisher Scientific LC-MS Platforms.
  • Strong expertise in post-translational modifications (e.g., phosphorylation and glycosylation), DIA analysis, and chemoproteomics.
  • Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Skyline, Proteome Discoverer, or Spectronaut is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct product demonstrations to customers on the accurate use, product features, functionality, application of instruments and software, and best practices.
  • Understand customer’s motivation, success criteria and pain points and be able to effectively communicate customer feedback to the product development team regarding customer needs, product performance, and potential improvements.
  • Understand the critical steps in the demo process and how to address them, including: Pre-Demo Qualification Demo Qualification Internal alignment Demo agreement with customer Demo report Demo result evaluation with customer Internal demo evaluation
  • Collaborate with customers and internal teams to customize applications and methodologies. This includes troubleshooting, method development, and data interpretation.
  • May be responsible for collecting data from customer experiments or field trials, analyzing the data using statistical methods, and providing insights or recommendations based on the findings.
  • Interpret scientific data accurately and communicate the results effectively.
  • Occasionally helps to resolve and/or escalates customer issues & complaints.
  • Deliver presentations to highlight the capabilities and benefits of solutions for various applications.
  • Effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Work cross-functionally with internal teams, including marketing and sales, to support strategic execution of the entire demo process.
  • Stay informed about the latest scientific literature, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Acts as a trusted expert to our customers to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty which contributes to the overall success of the business.
  • Provide scientific support and counsel to internal teams and customers and identify improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • competitive remuneration
  • annual incentive plan bonus scheme
  • healthcare
  • company pension/retirement
  • 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
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