Field Application Scientist (m/f/d) for Single Use Technologies

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Job Description

Here at Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry-leading scale enables unmatched commercial reach, unique customer access, and a truly global footprint. Our broad customer base—from research and clinical to commercial production—means you can have a significant and meaningful impact. All while working in a collaborative environment where you’ll be supported, valued, and rewarded for your performance.

The BioProduction Group (BPG) provides the technology, materials, and services to develop and produce life-changing medicines efficiently, sustainably, and cost-effectively. Customers depend on BPG’s best-in-class technologies, customizable solutions, and scientific expertise to scale effectively—bringing medicines to patients faster than ever before.

Join our Sales & Marketing team, with an unmatched depth of capabilities, and help our customers solve some of the world’s toughest scientific challenges.

About the Role

We are seeking a Field Applications Specialist (FAS) (m/f/d) to support our Single-Use Technologies Division. In this field-based role, you will act as a trusted advisor to our customers, delivering expert consultation, hands-on technical support, and product training across our single-use technology portfolio, including:

• Fluid Transfer Assemblies
• BioProcess Containers
• Single-Use Bioreactors and Fermenters
• Controllers and Mixer Systems
• Additional bioprocessing technologies

You’ll partner closely with Sales, R&D, Product Management, and Operations to ensure our customers receive the highest level of support and value.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation across the full single-use portfolio.
• Troubleshoot issues related to process workflows, software, or instrumentation, coordinating with internal teams to deliver effective solutions.
• Promote our technologies and value proposition through technical presentations and onsite visits.
• Support the Sales team by delivering product demos, technical seminars, and solution-based selling strategies.
• Collaborate with customers to find opportunities for process optimization using Thermo Fisher technologies.
• Ensure customer specifications (URS) are translated accurately for the operations team.
• Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at industry conferences and trade shows.
• Maintain awareness of competitor technologies and market dynamics; share relevant insights internally.
• Provide ongoing product feedback to R&D and Product Management to support innovation and improvement.
• Stay current on industry trends, applications, and technical developments; identify personal and team training needs.
• Share knowledge and standard methodologies within the wider FAS team.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc. or higher in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of Single-Use Technologies (SUT) and BioProcess Containers
• Understanding of upstream processing is essential; downstream experience is advantageous
• Familiarity with the biotech, biopharmaceutical, and vaccine industries (human and animal)
• Understanding of cGMP regulations and other quality standards
• Excellent communication, project management, and presentation skills
• Strong teammate with high self-motivation and independence
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project); quick to learn new systems
• Proficiency in German required; other languages a plus
• Willingness to travel 40–60% within territory; some international travel required
• Home-office-based when not traveling

What We Can Offer

• Personal and professional development through TFS University, commercial sales training, and ongoing learning programs
• A chance to make a real difference by enabling customers to develop life-saving medicines
• The opportunity to work in a collaborative, diverse, and innovative global organization
• A Company pension scheme and other fringe benefits.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
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As a One Team of 100,000+ employees, we share a common set of values—Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement—working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need.

#StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives are respected and valued.

Apply today: http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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