Sr Field Application Scientist, Downstream Bioproduction (Northern California)

Thermo Fisher Scientific · San Francisco, CA

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Senior field application scientist role supporting downstream bioproduction customers in Northern California. Provide technical expertise in biologics purification and chromatography, deliver customer training, troubleshoot complex processing challenges, and bridge customer feedback to R&D teams.

What they're looking for

Advanced degree plus 6 years experience, or bachelor's degree plus 8 years in chromatography/bioprocessing
Background in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, materials science, engineering, or related field
Technical knowledge in protein purification, chromatography, or process development
Proven customer-facing technical support and training experience
Strong written and verbal communication with ability to explain complex concepts
Problem-solving, analytical troubleshooting, and project management skills
Up to 50% travel within territory; valid driver's license and passport required

What you'll be doing

Deliver technical training and demonstrate bioproduction technologies to customers
Troubleshoot complex purification and processing issues across technology platforms
Support downstream process development from research through manufacturing scale
Provide customer feedback to R&D teams for product development input
Lead strategic projects and optimize applications independently and collaboratively

Compensation$113,000–$150,100 base

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