Job available in 2 locations: Remote, Munich

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

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.

The Genetic Sciences Division (GSD) provides industry-leading genetic sciences tools and solutions to advance scientific discovery, enable customers in applied markets and improve global health outcomes. Specifically, GSD workflows enable biomarker discovery and analysis, predictive genomics, reproductive health solutions, pathogen detection, disease-specific solutions, forensics and human identification.

Location: Ideally based in the Munich area or southeastern Germany, with convenient access to a major airport or transportation hub.

Discover Impactful Work

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll join a dedicated team providing world-class scientific expertise and support to customers. As a Field Applications Scientist (m/f/d), you'll serve as a trusted technical advisor helping customers optimize their use of our advanced technologies across multiple scientific domains. 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.

A Day in the Life:

You’ll deliver exceptional pre-sales and post-sales scientific support through product demonstrations, hands-on training, troubleshooting assistance, and technical consultation while developing strong relationships with customers and collaborating closely with sales and cross-functional teams.

What to expect:

Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical and scientific support to customers.
Deliver product demonstrations and hands-on customer training.
Provide technical consultation and troubleshooting assistance.
Support customers with qPCR technologies and applications.
Assist customers with data analysis, experimental design, and method development.
Adapt technical support and communication to different customer profiles and requirements.
Collaborate closely with sales teams and cross-functional partners to support customers and business objectives.
Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
Travel regularly to support customers, with willingness to travel 50% or more.

Keys to Success:

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
Additional relevant certifications are a plus.

Experience

2+ years of relevant hands-on laboratory experience.
Hands-on experience with qPCR technologies and applications.
Experience with dPCR technologies and applications is a plus.
Experience in data analysis, experimental design, and method development.
Experience in technical training, customer support, or troubleshooting is a plus; previous Field Applications Scientist experience is not required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant scientific software.
Clear scientific and technical communication and presentation skills.
Ability to adapt to different customer profiles and needs.
Customer-focused mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.
Good commercial insight and attitude.
Effective organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
Adaptability and willingness to learn.
Fluent German and professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
Valid driver's license.
Willingness to travel 50% - 75% or more.

Competencies

Customer Focus, Scientific Expertise, Communication, Collaboration, Commercial Awareness, Problem Solving, Adaptability, and Continuous Learning.

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.

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

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

Field Application Scientist - qPCR (m/f/d)

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