Senior Field Application Scientist, Downstream Processing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Act as a technical authority and advisor in the fields of purification, filtration, and single-use technologies.

• Interact with clients to aid in process development, optimization, and the integration of technology within downstream workflows.

• Oversee both pre-sales and post-sales technical operations, encompassing product assessments, proof-of-principle experiments, demonstrations, pilot initiatives, and technology validation.

• Address quality and performance challenges in collaboration with Quality, Field Service, and Technical Support teams.

• Provide technical training sessions to both internal staff and external stakeholders.

• Execute workflow consulting and GEMBA walks at client locations.

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

• Formulate and implement adoption strategies with quantifiable results and perform follow-up utilization assessments.

• Maintain documentation in CRM/SFDC, including records of technical engagements, win strategies, and risk management plans.

• Collaborate with Account Managers, Field Service Engineers, Technical Support, Product Management, R&D, and Quality/Regulatory teams.

• Collect and relay Voice of Customer insights to guide product roadmaps and technical documentation.

• Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at conferences, workshops, and webinars via technical presentations and thought leadership initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related field (or equivalent experience in bioprocessing).

• Over 5 years of practical experience in bioprocessing (Process Development, MSAT, or cGMP Manufacturing).

• Expertise in single-use chromatography systems and filtration, or downstream purification techniques (chromatography, UF/DF).

• Demonstrated history of technical engagement and troubleshooting within Process Development and cGMP environments.

• Experience in supporting scale-up, technology transfer, and process optimization initiatives from development through to manufacturing.

• Comprehensive understanding of bioprocessing workflows, cGMP principles, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, Annex 1).

• Capability to interpret URS, P&IDs, batch records, and qualification protocols.

• Familiarity with automation systems and process control HMIs.

• Proficient in process design, optimization, and workflow consulting utilizing data-driven methodologies.

• Knowledge of PAT tools, DoE, and QbD principles (ICH Q8/9/10).

• Understanding of ASME-BPE standards and risk-based evaluations of extractables/leachables for single-use systems.

• Skilled in data analysis tools (Excel, JMP; scripting experience is a plus) and technical documentation.

• Proficient in using Salesforce.com (SFDC CRM) for tracking opportunities and activities.

• Willingness to travel within the territory up to 75% of the time (3 days per week) is a requirement.

• Residency in Massachusetts is mandatory.

• Relocation assistance is not offered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for national medical and dental plans, as well as a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.

• Employee assistance and family support initiatives, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

• A minimum of 120 hours of paid time off (PTO).

• 10 paid holidays each year.

• Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave).

• Accident and life insurance coverage.

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits in accordance with company policy.

• Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) allowing the purchase of company stock at a discounted rate.