Field Application Scientist – BioProcessing Hardware & Automation

• Act as a technical expert and trusted advisor for BioProduction hardware, single-use systems, and automation
• Support workflow development and technology integration across upstream and downstream processing
• Support process engineering, scale-up and scale-down, technology transfer, process optimization, and troubleshooting from development through manufacturing
• Lead or contribute to pre- and post-sales technical activities, including workflow assessments, hardware evaluations, proof-of-principle studies, demonstrations, pilot runs, and technology qualification
• Troubleshoot process, hardware, single-use flow-path, and automation issues with Field Service, Engineering, Quality, Technical Support, and other teams
• Advise customers on bioreactors, mixers, DynaSpin systems, single-use assemblies, fluid-management solutions, and related technologies
• Conduct workflow consulting and structured process walks at customer sites
• Support Bioprocessing Development Center activities and customer demonstrations
• Develop and follow hardware and automation adoption plans with measurable milestones
• Deliver technical training and design or deployment workshops for scientists, engineers, and operators
• Document technical engagements in Salesforce CRM and contribute to account and risk-mitigation plans
• Collaborate with commercial and cross-functional teams to understand customer needs and resolve technical challenges
• Gather and communicate Voice of Customer feedback for product roadmaps and technical content
• Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at conferences, workshops, seminars, and webinars through technical presentations and demonstrations

• Strong foundation in upstream bioprocessing and a process-engineering mindset
• Meaningful experience across process development, process engineering, process optimization, scale-up/scale-down, technology transfer, process characterization, or troubleshooting/root-cause investigation
• Strong practical understanding of bioprocess equipment and process-engineering fundamentals, including bioreactor design, agitation, gas transfer, sensors, pumps, process control, and biological processes
• Meaningful experience with single-use bioprocessing technologies, ideally including single-use bioreactors and fluid-management systems
• Ability to analyze process and equipment data, form and test technical hypotheses, and systematically troubleshoot technical problems
• Experience communicating complex technical information and training, mentoring, or advising others
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role and collaborate across functions and with customers
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience
• Professional fluency in English
• Willingness to travel according to customer and business needs
• Approximately 50–60% travel, including customer-site visits, overnight stays, and occasional multi-day trips
• Valid driving licence
• Ability to travel internationally within Europe and to the United States when required

• Fully remote work arrangement
• Standard Monday–Friday work schedule