Field Application Scientist – Downstream Bioprocessing
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Field Application Scientist supporting Thermo Fisher Scientific customers with downstream bioprocessing, purification, and technology adoption. Delivering technical consulting, training, troubleshooting, and pre/post-sales support across Germany and Austria.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a bioprocessing domain expert for biotechnology and biopharmaceutical customers
- Support technology adoption, process development, and optimization across downstream workflows
- Provide technical leadership and process expertise before, during, and after the sale
- Support process development, optimization, scale-up, and technology integration across purification, filtration, and single-use 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 in partnership 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 with measurable milestones
- Document customer engagements and technical activities 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 and technical content
- Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at conferences, workshops, webinars, and customer events
- Travel up to 50% across Germany and, depending on home location, Austria
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
- Demonstrated experience with downstream purification technologies, including chromatography, UF/DF, centrifugation, and related unit operations
- Proven track record of 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 commonly used chromatography systems/skids at laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing scale
- Ability to operate chromatography systems and interpret data using commonly used chromatography software
- Practical experience with column packing at small, pilot, and/or manufacturing scale
- Deep understanding of bioprocessing and downstream purification workflows
- Strong capability in process design, optimization, troubleshooting, and workflow consulting, using data-driven approaches
- Familiarity with Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Design of Experiments (DoE), and Quality by Design (QbD) principles, including relevant ICH Q8, Q9, and Q10 concepts
- Knowledge of analytical methods including HPLC, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, and spectroscopy, with ability to interpret and communicate analytical data
- Proficiency with Excel and JMP; scripting or additional analytical tools advantageous
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and influencing skills, with effectiveness in cross-functional and matrixed environments
- Experience using Salesforce.com (SFDC CRM) for customer engagement, opportunity, and activity tracking
- 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 convenient access to a major airport or transportation hub
- Willing and able to travel up to 50% across the assigned territory
- Valid driver’s license and passport, with ability to travel as required within the territory
Benefits:
- Annual incentive plan bonus
- Healthcare
- Employee benefits
- Career and development prospects
- Innovative, forward-thinking company culture
- Exciting company culture centered on integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation
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