Field Applications Scientist, Downstream Purification (Pacific Northwest)

As a Field Applications Scientist, Downstream Purification at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll enable customers to solve complex downstream and purification challenges while working on advanced scientific instrumentation. You'll serve as a technical expert, providing comprehensive support across our downstream technology platforms and building strong relationships with customers, sales teams, and internal partners.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience.
• Technical knowledge in one or more core application areas required (downstream process for monoclonal antibodies, viral vectors, vaccines, or related fields)
• Successful experience in customer-facing technical support and training
• 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% (2 weeks a month) 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

Benefits

• 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, and 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