Thermo Fisher Scientific

Downstream Field Application Scientist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • DenmarkMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bioprocessing, particularly in downstream purification and process optimization, with a strong ability to engage customers and deliver technical training. Proficient in utilizing data-driven analysis for process design and troubleshooting while effectively collaborating across teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bioprocessing ExpertiseDownstream PurificationProcess DevelopmentTechnical EngagementSalesforce.com (SFDC) Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as a bioprocessing domain expert for biotechnology and biopharmaceutical customers
  • Support technology adoption, process design, and optimization across downstream workflows
  • Engage customers on a peer-to-peer, application-focused basis before, during, and after the sale
  • Apply bioprocessing expertise across purification, filtration, and single-use technologies
  • Lead pre- and post-sales technical activities, including product evaluations, proof-of-principle studies, and technology qualification
  • Troubleshoot quality and performance issues in collaboration with Quality, Field Service, and Technical Support
  • Deliver technical training to internal and external audiences
  • Conduct workflow consulting and GEMBA walks at customer sites
  • Support Bioprocessing Development Center activities and on-site demonstrations
  • Develop and implement adoption plans with measurable achievements and conduct follow-up utilization reviews
  • Provide presales technical presentations and discussions on POROS, CaptureSelect, downstream purification challenges, and Thermo Fisher Scientific capabilities
  • Document activities in CRM/SFDC, including technical engagement records, win plans, and risk mitigation plans
  • Collaborate with Account Managers, Field Service Engineers, Technical Support, Product Management, R&D, and Quality/Regulatory
  • Gather and communicate Voice of Customer feedback to inform product roadmaps, feature development, and best-practice content
  • Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at conferences, workshops, webinars, and other industry events

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BS/MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline (or equivalent bioprocessing experience)
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in bioprocessing, especially in Process Development
  • Experience with downstream purification, including chromatography and UF/DF
  • Proven record of technical engagement and process troubleshooting in Process Development
  • Experience supporting scale-up, tech transfer, and process optimization projects from development to manufacturing
  • Experience with chromatography skids at lab, pilot, and manufacturing scale, including operating and interpreting commonly used chromatography software programmes
  • Hands-on experience with small, pilot, and manufacturing scale column packing
  • Deep understanding of bioprocessing workflows
  • Skills in process design, optimization, and workflow consulting using data-driven analysis
  • Familiarity with PAT tools, DoE, and QbD principles (ICH Q8/9/10)
  • Knowledge of purification analytics, including HPLC, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, and Spectroscopy, with ability to interpret datasets
  • Proficiency in Excel and JMP; scripting is a plus
  • Technical writing skills
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills
  • Experience using Salesforce.com (SFDC CRM) for opportunity and activity tracking
  • Fluency in English and German
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%
  • Valid driver's license and passport required for travel

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fully remote work arrangement
  • Standard Monday-Friday work schedule

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Hard Skills
ChromatographyUF/DFProcess OptimizationTechnical WritingPurification AnalyticsHPLCELISASDS-PAGESpectroscopyData Analysis
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationProblem-SolvingInfluencing Skills
Tools & Technologies
ExcelJMPChromatography Software
Industry Keywords
BiotechnologyBiopharmaceuticalProcess DevelopmentGEMBAPAT ToolsDoEQbD PrinciplesVoice of CustomerTechnical TrainingField Service