Field Application Scientist, Metabolomics

Job Description

Job Title: Field Application Scientist, MetabolomicsRequisition ID: 200620BRLocation: Field-based within the United StatesAbout Thermo Fisher Scientific!Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com .How you will make an impact!This opening is for a highly experienced and self-motivated individual to support state-of-the-art LCMS instrumentation as a Field Applications Scientist. As a member of the Thermo Fisher Scientific North America Center of Excellence the candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary matrix team that includes regional sales representatives, marketing and service professionals, product development scientists, and engineers. The individuals primary responsibility will be to enable the rapid success of our customers by providing post-sales support of recently installed Orbitrap systems in the small molecule mass spectrometry market, with an emphasis on metabolomics and lipidomics. Experience with Metabolite ID and small molecule characterization is a plus. In addition the successful candidate will provide technical sales support for the North American sales team in the form of seminars, trade show support, customer training and pre- and post-sales visits.What you will do:

• Provide post-sales technical and application assistance in response to customer enquiries (both internal and external), including education, training, on-site visits, and remote/virtual support.
• Assist in the development of training and educational materials
• Build new customer advocates from newly completed sales.
• Assist with customer demonstrations as appropriate.
• Prepare and present technical seminars to existing and potential customers, either as part of the sales process or at organized events.
• Deepen and broaden Thermo Fisher Scientifics customer relationships with key scientific and educational leaders.
• Assist in developing educational content; examples include company hosted websites, videos, seminars, applications reports, etc.

How will you get here?EDUCATION5+ years of related experience with a Masters degree is required or 2+ years of related experience with a PhD is preferred.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years hands-on LC-MS.
• Experience with metabolomics and/or lipidomics applications

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Metabolite ID and small molecule characterization is a plus.
• Experience with Orbitrap-based mass spectrometers.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Requires proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
• Valid Drivers license is required
• A proven track record of analytical and problem-solving skills must be demonstrated.
• The ability to work independently with little supervision and a strong work ethic is critical.
• Ability to travel up to 70% throughout North America will be required.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected statusWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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