Downstream Field Application Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Austria, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Act as a bioprocessing subject matter expert for clients in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical sectors.

• Facilitate downstream bioprocessing workflows and provide technical guidance throughout the customer experience.

• Address intricate process challenges as well as quality or performance concerns.

• Execute demonstrations, proof-of-concept studies, pilot operations, and technology validation.

• Provide technical training for both customers and internal staff.

• Conduct workflow consulting and GEMBA walks to uncover opportunities for process enhancements.

• Assist with activities at the Bioprocessing Development Center and engage in on-site demonstrations.

• Create customer adoption strategies and track implementation success through measurable goals.

• Keep records of customer engagement, opportunity tracking, and technical documentation within Salesforce.com.

• Work collaboratively with Account Managers, Product Management, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Field Service teams.

• Collect and convey Voice of Customer insights to inform product roadmap development and best-practice documentation.

• Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at conferences, workshops, webinars, and industry events by delivering technical presentations and demonstrating thought leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field, or equivalent bioprocessing experience.

• At least 5 years of practical experience in bioprocessing, which includes Process Development, MSAT, or cGMP Manufacturing.

• Familiarity with single-use chromatography systems, filtration technologies, and downstream purification processes, such as chromatography, UF/DF, and centrifugation.

• Proven track record in supporting process development, troubleshooting, scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing optimization.

• Experience in regulated cGMP manufacturing environments.

• Comprehensive understanding of downstream bioprocessing workflows, cGMP principles, and global regulatory standards, including FDA, EMA, and Annex 1.

• Capability to interpret User Requirement Specifications (URS), P&IDs, batch records, and qualification protocols.

• Knowledge of automation systems, process control HMIs, and manufacturing operations.

• Proficient in process design, optimization, and workflow consulting using data-driven approaches.

• Awareness of Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Design of Experiments (DoE), and Quality by Design (QbD) principles (ICH Q8/Q9/Q10).

• Familiarity with ASME-BPE standards and risk assessments for extractables/leachables in single-use systems.

• Competence in Excel and JMP; scripting experience is a plus.

• Experience with Salesforce.com (SFDC CRM) for managing opportunities and activities.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, problem-solving, and influencing abilities.

• Ability to collaborate efficiently across multidisciplinary and international teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive plan bonus.

• Healthcare coverage.

• Employee benefits program.

• Career and development opportunities.

• Competitive salary package.

• Attractive and market-aligned remuneration.

• Innovative and forward-thinking company culture.