Downstream Field Application Scientist

• Serve as a bioprocessing domain expert for biotechnology and biopharmaceutical customers
• Support downstream bioprocessing workflows and provide technical leadership throughout the customer journey
• Troubleshoot complex process challenges and quality or performance issues
• Conduct demonstrations, proof-of-principle studies, pilot runs, and technology qualification
• Deliver technical training for customers and internal colleagues
• Conduct workflow consulting and GEMBA walks to identify process improvement opportunities
• Support Bioprocessing Development Center activities and on-site demonstrations
• Develop customer adoption plans and monitor implementation success through measurable milestones
• Maintain customer engagement records, opportunity tracking, and technical documentation in Salesforce.com
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Product Management, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Field Service teams
• Gather and communicate Voice of Customer insights for product roadmap development and best-practice documentation
• Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at conferences, workshops, webinars, and industry events through technical presentations and thought leadership

• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent bioprocessing experience
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in bioprocessing, including Process Development, MSAT, or cGMP Manufacturing
• Experience with single-use chromatography systems, filtration technologies, and downstream purification processes, including chromatography, UF/DF, and centrifugation
• Demonstrated success supporting process development, troubleshooting, scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing optimization
• Experience working within regulated cGMP manufacturing environments
• Deep understanding of downstream bioprocessing workflows, cGMP principles, and global regulatory requirements, including FDA, EMA, and Annex 1
• Ability to interpret User Requirement Specifications (URS), P&IDs, batch records, and qualification protocols
• Familiarity with automation systems, process control HMIs, and manufacturing operations
• Expertise in process design, optimization, and workflow consulting using data-driven methodologies
• Knowledge of Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Design of Experiments (DoE), and Quality by Design (QbD) principles (ICH Q8/Q9/Q10)
• Understanding of ASME-BPE standards and extractables/leachables risk assessments for single-use systems
• Proficiency with Excel and JMP; scripting experience is an advantage
• Experience using Salesforce.com (SFDC CRM) for opportunity and activity management
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and influencing skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and global teams

• Annual incentive plan bonus
• Healthcare
• Employee benefits
• Career and development prospects
• Competitive remuneration
• Attractive and market-compliant salary
• Innovative, forward-thinking company culture