Field Application Scientist (m/f/d) – Flow Cytometry & Luminex products Full-time NEW

Field Applications Scientist

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll join a dedicated team providing world-class scientific expertise and support to customers. As a Field Applications Scientist, you'll serve as a trusted technical advisor helping customers optimize their use of our advanced technologies across multiple scientific domains. In this role, you'll deliver exceptional pre-sales and post-sales support through product demonstrations, hands-on training, troubleshooting assistance, and technical consultation. Working closely with sales teams and cross-functional partners, you'll help customers achieve significant discoveries while building long-term relationships that drive business success. This role offers extensive opportunities for professional growth and development within an organization committed to enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Location: Germany – Remote / Field. Coverage includes Germany and other countries in the Central region. Ideally based in North Germany.

Keys to Success:

Education:

• MSc or PhD in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Stem Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field

Experience:

• At least 4 years of experience working with flow cytometry instruments
• Minimum of 4 years of laboratory experience, including sample preparation, compensation, and use of appropriate controls
• Experience in spectral flow cytometry and Luminex products is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in field application support, customer training, and technical troubleshooting
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across internal and field-based teams
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills for delivering technical content to diverse audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence for understanding customer needs and building relationships
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical documentation
• Experience with data analysis, data manipulation, experimental design, and method development
• Good commercial awareness and professional demeanor
• Fluent written and spoken communication skills in English and German and/or French; additional language skills beneficial
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently (50-75% of time)
• Deep technical knowledge of specific product portfolio and applications
• Understanding of relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant scientific software
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous learning

Competencies:

• Customer focus
• Scientific and technical expertise
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Communication and presentation excellence
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Adaptability and independence

Benefits: We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, 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.

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