Field Application Scientist- BioProcessing Hardware & Automation

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As a Hardware strong process understanding, technical problem-solving and the ability to transfer your knowledge to new systems are more important. What You Will Do Act as a technical expert and trusted advisor for BioProduction hardware, single-use systems and automation, serving as an application-focused contact for customer process development, MSAT, operations and manufacturing teams. Support workflow development and technology integration across upstream and downstream processing, with particular emphasis on upstream bioprocessing equipment and single-use systems. Support customers with 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 in regulated environments. Troubleshoot process, hardware, single-use flow-path and automation issues; coordinate with Field Service, Engineering, Quality, Technical Support and other teams to support timely, compliant resolution. Advise customers on effective use and integration of bioreactors, mixers, DynaSpin systems, single-use assemblies, fluid-management solutions and related technologies. Conduct workflow consulting and structured process walks at customer sites to understand operational needs, identify improvement opportunities and align technical recommendations with customer goals. Support Bioprocessing Development Center activities and other customer demonstrations, helping deliver clear, consistent technical messaging. Develop and follow hardware and automation adoption plans with customers; agree measurable milestones such as time to first run and, where applicable, time to first GMP lot, and review utilization after implementation. Deliver technical training and design or deployment workshops for scientists, engineers and operators, and support technology adoption from development through manufacturing. Document technical engagements in Salesforce CRM and contribute technical input to account plans and risk-mitigation plans. Work closely with commercial teams and cross-functional partners, including Field Service, Product Management, R strong collaboration and influencing skills. Ability to work independently in a field-based role while collaborating effectively 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 and willingness to travel in line with customer and business needs. Experience That Would Set You Apart Experience That Would Set You Apart: Experience in one or more of the following would be particularly valuable. These are preferred qualifications; we welcome candidates with strong process and equipment fundamentals who can build experience in specific platforms or methods: Production-scale upstream or downstream bioprocess equipment, particularly Thermo Fisher Scientific platforms; experience at 50 L or above is useful. Broad single-use experience including fluid paths, bags, tubing assemblies, connectors, filters and sensors. Process control and automation, including control strategies, PID/control loops, recipe development, HMI systems, scripting or automation troubleshooting; openness to learning new automation systems is important. Commissioning and qualification activities such as FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, URS, P