Thermo Fisher Scientific

Field Application Scientist – BioProcessing Hardware & Automation

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Denmark, United Kingdom, Norway, SwedenMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in upstream bioprocessing and process engineering, with a strong focus on bioreactor design, single-use systems, and automation. Capable of delivering technical training, conducting workflow assessments, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to optimize bioprocessing solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Upstream BioprocessingProcess EngineeringSingle-Use Bioprocessing TechnologiesTechnical TrainingCollaboration Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Act as a technical expert and trusted advisor for BioProduction hardware, single-use systems, and automation
  • Support workflow development and technology integration across upstream and downstream processing
  • Support process engineering, scale-up and scale-down, technology transfer, process optimization, and troubleshooting from development through manufacturing
  • Lead or contribute to pre- and post-sales technical activities, including workflow assessments, hardware evaluations, proof-of-principle studies, demonstrations, pilot runs, and technology qualification
  • Troubleshoot process, hardware, single-use flow-path, and automation issues with Field Service, Engineering, Quality, Technical Support, and other teams
  • Advise customers on bioreactors, mixers, DynaSpin systems, single-use assemblies, fluid-management solutions, and related technologies
  • Conduct workflow consulting and structured process walks at customer sites
  • Support Bioprocessing Development Center activities and customer demonstrations
  • Develop and follow hardware and automation adoption plans with measurable milestones
  • Deliver technical training and design or deployment workshops for scientists, engineers, and operators
  • Document technical engagements in Salesforce CRM and contribute to account and risk-mitigation plans
  • Collaborate with commercial and cross-functional teams to understand customer needs and resolve technical challenges
  • Gather and communicate Voice of Customer feedback for product roadmaps and technical content
  • Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at conferences, workshops, seminars, and webinars through technical presentations and demonstrations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong foundation in upstream bioprocessing and a process-engineering mindset
  • Meaningful experience across process development, process engineering, process optimization, scale-up/scale-down, technology transfer, process characterization, or troubleshooting/root-cause investigation
  • Strong practical understanding of bioprocess equipment and process-engineering fundamentals, including bioreactor design, agitation, gas transfer, sensors, pumps, process control, and biological processes
  • Meaningful experience with single-use bioprocessing technologies, ideally including single-use bioreactors and fluid-management systems
  • Ability to analyze process and equipment data, form and test technical hypotheses, and systematically troubleshoot technical problems
  • Experience communicating complex technical information and training, mentoring, or advising others
  • Strong collaboration and influencing skills
  • Ability to work independently in a field-based role and collaborate across functions and with customers
  • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience
  • Professional fluency in English
  • Willingness to travel according to customer and business needs
  • Approximately 50–60% travel, including customer-site visits, overnight stays, and occasional multi-day trips
  • Valid driving licence
  • Ability to travel internationally within Europe and to the United States when required

Benefits

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

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Hard Skills
Process DevelopmentProcess OptimizationScale-Up/Scale-DownTechnology TransferBioreactor DesignFluid-Management SystemsTroubleshootingData AnalysisTechnical DocumentationProcess Control
Soft Skills
CollaborationInfluencing SkillsCommunicationMentoringProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Salesforce CRMDynaSpin SystemsBioprocess EquipmentAgitation SystemsGas Transfer Sensors
Industry Keywords
BiotechnologyBioengineeringChemical EngineeringBiochemical EngineeringProcess Characterization