Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Field Application Scientist, Proteomics (Western US)

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$90.9K – $137.5K/yr
Location
Remote - US - California
Work arrangement
Remote
Employment
Full-time

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About the role

Original posting provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Field Application Scientist, Proteomics

R-01349801

Field based role, traveling 75%

Western, US Territory (can sit anywhere in western/central US)

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.

This opening is for a highly qualified and self-motivated individual to support our LC-MS instrumentation as a Field Application Scientist, with a strong focus on our latest generation Orbitrap technology. As a member of the Thermo Fisher Scientific West Discovery Region team, the candidate will work within a

multi-disciplinary matrix team that includes regional sales representatives, marketing and service professionals, product development scientists, and engineers. Primary responsibilities will be to support the commercial field sales team by providing support for the newest Orbitrap technology, focusing mainly

on the proteomics mass spectrometry market. The support will mainly be at customer sites (within North America) and focus on rapidly jump-starting customers for future success.

What will you do:

  • Provide pre- and 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.
  • Build new customer advocates from newly completed sales.
  • 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 Scientific’s customer relationships with key scientific and educational leaders.
  • Assist in developing insightful content; examples include company hosted websites, videos, seminars, applications reports, eLearning material, etc.

How will you get here:

Education/Experience:

  • 5+ years of related experience with a master’s degree is required or 2+ years of related experience with a PhD is preferred.
  • 3+ years of hands-on LCMS experience.
  • Experience with qualitative and quantitative proteomics LCMS workflows (e.g. TMT, DDA, DIA) and associated sample preparation techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • This position requires extensive contact with customers and therefore outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • A proven track record to work independently and a strong work ethic is critical.
  • Ability to accommodate 75% travel.
  • This position is not approved for relocation assistance.

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.

#StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives

are valued.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $90,900.00–$137,500.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.