Sr. Field Applications Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in science (Biology, Chemistry, Computer), Engineering, or related field
  • 8 years minimum relevant industry experience
  • 5 years in a role directly collaborating with customers in a professional environment
  • Experience in Pharma or Biotech industries working with laboratory instrumentation considered an asset
  • High proficiency in software problem-solving techniques and ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical devices
  • Strong analytical skills to identify and address appropriate solutions to complex requirements
  • Proficiency with programming languages (C++, Python, or similar)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with multi-functional project teams that include the end customer, Application Scientists, Project Managers, Integrators, Designers, and Software Developers to plan and develop ETO solutions
  • Optimize the customer’s workflows while delivering reliable results
  • Lead discussions as the domain guide and provide customers with system introduction-level training
  • Share feedback with internal teams to help drive and implement continuous improvements
  • Translate customer scientific requirements to develop, implement, and validate sophisticated large-scale automated workflows using our scheduling software coordinated with a wide array of diagnostic laboratory instruments
  • Serve as the technical lead in defining data-handling requirements and configuring systems to get along with the customer’s Lab Information Management System (LIMS) as needed
  • Teach and optimize robot/mover motion and workflows for efficiency and reliability
  • Conduct robust testing strategies to ensure customer happiness and optimally achieve site acceptance test (SAT) approval
  • Ensure systems are coordinated according to protocols and defined standard operating procedures
  • Maintaining uptime and providing technical assistance to ensure continuous operation of Thermo Fisher manufactured products
  • Lead support requirements for third-party instruments integrated into the robotic system

Skills

Lab Automation
Robotic Systems
Automation Workflow Software
Momentum™
System Testing
Problem Solving
Scientific Workflows
Process Optimization

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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