Field Application Scientist – Downstream Bioprocessing

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🌐 Germany, Austria – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

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🟠 Senior

✨ Scientist

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Thermo Fisher Scientific

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10,000+ employees

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🏥 Healthcare

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with a stated mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The company provides a broad portfolio of laboratory instruments, analytical technologies, diagnostics, consumables, software and services that support life‑sciences research, analytical testing, clinical diagnostics and the development and manufacture of therapies. Its operations and offerings (as described on its site and in its news) include advanced imaging and electron microscopes, chromatography and mass‑spectrometry systems, genetic and clinical testing, lab automation and AI tools, bioprocessing and contract development/manufacturing services (brands cited include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Gibco, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD). Thermo Fisher reports annual revenue over $45 billion and emphasizes corporate social responsibility, environmental and community programs alongside its scientific products and services.

📋 Description

• Serve as a bioprocessing domain expert and consultant across purification, filtration, and single-use technologies • Support customer process development, optimization, scale-up, and technology integration across downstream workflows • Lead pre- and post-sales technical activities, including product evaluations, proof-of-principle studies, technology qualification, and implementation in regulated environments • Deliver technical presentations on POROS™ and CaptureSelect™ products and address downstream purification challenges • Troubleshoot product quality and performance issues, partnering with Quality, Field Service, and Technical Support • Deliver technical training to internal and external audiences • Conduct workflow consultations and GEMBA walks at customer sites • Support Bioprocessing Development Center activities, customer trials, and on-site demonstrations • Develop and execute customer technology adoption plans and utilization reviews • Document customer engagements, opportunities, win plans, technical risks, and mitigation actions in Salesforce • Collaborate with Account Managers, Field Service Engineers, Technical Support, Product Management, R&D, and Quality/Regulatory teams • Capture and communicate Voice of Customer insights for product roadmaps, feature development, and best-practice content • Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at conferences, workshops, webinars, and customer events

🎯 Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific or engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant bioprocessing experience • 5+ years of hands-on bioprocessing experience, ideally within Process Development, with strong expertise in downstream processing • Experience with downstream purification technologies, including chromatography, UF/DF, centrifugation, and related unit operations • Experience with technical engagement, process troubleshooting, and problem solving within Process Development and/or biomanufacturing environments • Experience supporting process scale-up, technology transfer, and process optimization from development through pilot and manufacturing scale • Hands-on experience with chromatography systems/skids at laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing scale, including operating systems and interpreting data using chromatography software • Practical experience with column packing at small, pilot, and/or manufacturing scale • Deep understanding of bioprocessing and downstream purification workflows • Capability in process design, optimization, troubleshooting, and workflow consulting using data-driven approaches • Familiarity with PAT, DoE, QbD, and relevant ICH Q8, Q9, and Q10 concepts • Knowledge of analytical methods including HPLC, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, and spectroscopy • Proficiency with Excel and JMP; scripting or additional analytical tools are an advantage • Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills • Problem-solving and influencing skills in cross-functional and matrixed environments • Experience using Salesforce.com (SFDC CRM) • Fluent in German and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages • Based in Germany or Austria, ideally in the Frankfurt area or northern Germany, with access to a major airport or transportation hub • Willing and able to travel up to 50% across Germany and, depending on home location, Austria • Valid driver’s license and passport, with ability to travel within the territory

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual incentive plan bonus • Healthcare • Range of employee benefits • Career and development prospects • Innovative, forward-thinking company culture • Employment with a company valuing integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation

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