Field Application Scientist, IC & LSMS, EMEA, Southwest.

Posted:
1/8/2026, 10:40:31 PM

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Office

Job Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and Make a Global Impact

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you will engage in meaningful work that drives positive change on a global scale. Our colleagues bring our Mission to life every day—empowering customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We support our global teams with the tools and resources needed to achieve their career goals while advancing science through innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges, including environmental protection, food safety, and the development of life-saving therapies.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Field Applications Scientist with expertise in Ion Chromatography (IC) and Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) to provide advanced technical support and customer training for our analytical solutions. The role will focus approximately 70% on IC and 30% on LC-MS. In this position, you will work closely with sales teams and customers to support pre-sales activities, conduct on-site customer visits, and deliver high-quality technical training.Serving as a trusted scientific advisor, you will help customers optimize workflows, solve complex analytical challenges, and maximize the value of their investments—directly contributing to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Key Responsibilities

Working across multiple technology platforms, you will:

  • Provide comprehensive pre- and post-sales technical support
  • Develop and validate new applications and methodologies
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Product Management
  • Drive customer success and business growth through technical excellence

Qualifications & Experience

  • Advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in analytical instrumentation and applications
  • Preferred background in AnalyticalChemistry
  • Strong expertise in method development and technical problem-solving
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to varied audiences
  • Proven presentation and training skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, results-driven environment
  • Experience managing multiple projects and priorities
  • Willingness to travel up to 50–75%
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant scientific software
  • Strong customer-focused mindset and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams and external customers
  • Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus
  • Valid driver’s license and passport required for travel

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/

Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2006

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Bioinformatics ⋅ Biotechnology ⋅ Cloud Data Services ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Management Information Systems ⋅ Office Supplies ⋅ Precision Medicine