Field Application Scientist – BioProcessing Hardware & Automation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Denmark, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Serve as a technical authority and trusted consultant for BioProduction hardware, single-use systems, and automation technologies.

• Assist in the development of workflows and the integration of technology throughout both upstream and downstream processing.

• Provide support in process engineering, scale-up and scale-down processes, technology transfer, process optimization, and troubleshooting from development stages to manufacturing.

• Lead or assist in technical activities before and after sales, including workflow evaluations, hardware assessments, proof-of-concept studies, demonstrations, pilot runs, and technology validation.

• Resolve issues related to processes, hardware, single-use flow paths, and automation in collaboration with Field Service, Engineering, Quality, Technical Support, and other teams.

• Offer guidance to customers regarding bioreactors, mixers, DynaSpin systems, single-use assemblies, fluid-management solutions, and related technologies.

• Conduct workflow consulting and structured process assessments at customer locations.

• Support activities at the Bioprocessing Development Center and assist with customer demonstrations.

• Create and implement hardware and automation adoption plans with measurable objectives.

• Provide technical training and facilitate design or deployment workshops for scientists, engineers, and operators.

• Document all technical interactions in Salesforce CRM and contribute to account management and risk-mitigation strategies.

• Work collaboratively with commercial and cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and address technical challenges.

• Collect and relay Voice of Customer feedback to inform product roadmaps and technical documentation.

• Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at conferences, workshops, seminars, and webinars through technical presentations and demonstrations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Solid background in upstream bioprocessing coupled with a process-engineering perspective.

• Significant experience in process development, process engineering, process optimization, scale-up/scale-down, technology transfer, process characterization, or troubleshooting/root-cause analysis.

• Strong hands-on knowledge of bioprocess equipment and fundamental process engineering principles, including bioreactor design, agitation, gas transfer, sensors, pumps, process control, and biological processes.

• Relevant experience with single-use bioprocessing technologies, particularly single-use bioreactors and fluid-management systems.

• Capability to analyze process and equipment data, formulate and test technical hypotheses, and systematically troubleshoot technical issues.

• Experience in conveying complex technical information and in training, mentoring, or advising others.

• Excellent collaboration and influencing abilities.

• Capacity to work autonomously in a field-based role while collaborating effectively across functions and with customers.

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant industry experience.

• Professional proficiency in English.

• Willingness to travel based on customer and business requirements.

• Anticipated travel of approximately 50–60%, which includes customer site visits, overnight stays, and occasional multi-day trips.

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to travel internationally within Europe and to the United States as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Standard Monday–Friday work schedule.