Field Application Scientist Upstream | Field Application Scientist (m/f/d) Upstream
Thermo Fisher Scientific GmbH
Job Summary
As a Field Application Scientist within the BioProduction Group, you will serve as a technical domain expert helping biotechnology and biopharmaceutical customers accelerate technology adoption and process optimization across upstream workflows. This remote-based role in Germany involves deep engagement with customers on a peer-to-peer level, providing technical leadership before, during, and after the sale. You will lead product evaluations, conduct troubleshooting in regulated environments, and deliver technical training to process scientists and engineers. A significant part of the role involves performing GEMBA walks at customer sites to identify process improvements and gathering 'Voice of Customer' feedback to influence future product roadmaps. This is a high-impact position that combines scientific expertise with consulting, requiring up to 75% travel. It offers the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge single-use technologies and contribute to the manufacturing of life-saving biopharmaceuticals within a global leader in the life sciences industry.
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline
Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in bioprocessing, specifically in Process Development, MSAT, or cGMP Manufacturing
- Professional experience with single-use bioreactors (5–5,000 L+), cell culture, or perfusion systems
- Proven track record of technical engagement and process troubleshooting in regulated environments
- Experience supporting scale-up and tech transfer projects from development to manufacturing
Languages
Additional
- Valid driver's license and passport required; Up to 75% travel within the region; Remote work based in Germany; Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards.
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