Field Applications Scientist, Proteomics (Remote - MD/DC)

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll 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.

Discover Impactful Work:

As a Field Applications Scientist, you will provide technical support and training for our Olink proteomics product portfolio.  You'll serve as a scientific advisor, helping customers optimize their workflows and maximize the value of their investments while contributing to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
 

Location:

This is a remote role based in the DC area.  Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position. 

A Day in the Life:

• Provide technical support and training for the Olink proteomics product portfolio
• Collaborate with sales teams and customers to deliver product demonstrations and applications support and training that enables research and innovation
• Deliver both pre- and post-sales technical expertise across multiple technology platforms
• Develop new applications and troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, marketing, R&D, and product management teams to ensure customer success and drive business growth through technical excellence.
   

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience; Advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in method development and technical problem-solving
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong presentation and training capabilities for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a results-oriented environment
• Experience in project management and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams and external customers
• Willingness to travel up to 25-50%

Other:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen

Compensation and Benefits

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