Field Application Scientist, Trace Elemental Analysis

ThermoFisher Scientific

Bothell, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,800–$113,575 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biochemistry, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Cancer, Chemistry, Chromatography, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Consumer Software, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Customer Escalations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Dental Insurance, Elemental Analysis, Emission Spectroscopy, Field Trials, Food Safety, Forensic Science, Identify Issues, Incentive Programs, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Inside Sales, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Marketing, Mass Spectrometry, Multitasking, People Management, Persuasion Skills, Post-Sales, Pre-Sales, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Requirements, Resolve Customer Issues, Sales, Sales Support, Sales Training, Scientific Research, Software Administration, Statistics, Stock Purchase Plans, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Bothell, WA
POSTED
2 days ago
**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting **Job Description** **Field Application Scientist, Trace Elemental Analysis** **Field Based - Western USA** **Travel 75%** 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. **How will you make an impact?** The role of a Staff Field Application Scientist 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 customers through onsite and remote post-sales training and application support related to (but not limited to) qualitative and quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry and Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-MS and ICP-OES) applications. Additional responsibilities include providing pre-sales support to our North America sales team at customer sites and remotely to position them for successful wins. **What will you do?** + **Product Training:** Conduct product training for customers virtually or remotely, in their laboratories, or at another onsite training center on the accurate use and application of instruments and software. + **Application Optimization:** 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. They should be able to interpret scientific data accurately and communicate the results effectively. Resolves and/or escalates customer issues & complaints. + **Technical Presentations** : Deliver and assist in the creation of presentations to highlight the capabilities and benefits of solutions for various applications. + **Drive Collaboration:** Work cross-functionally with internal teams, including marketing and sales, to support strategic execution of the customer training process. + **Scientific Support:** 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. **How will you get here?** **Education** + A bachelor's degree (or higher) in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related scientific field and/or equivalent work experience. **Experience** + 2+ years of hands-on technical experience with Trace Elemental Analysis instrumentation, software, data analysis, and techniques. **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** + 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. + This position may require up to 75% travel. **Compensation and Benefits** The salary range estimated for this position based in Oregon is $75,800.00-$113,575.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: + 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 For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

About the Company

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ThermoFisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of nearly $11 billion, we have approximately 37,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, which offer a unique combination of continuous technology development and the most convenient purchasing options. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, and solve analytical challenges ranging from complex research to routine testing to field applications.

All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
WEBSITE
https://corporate.thermofisher.com/en/home.html