Field Applications Scientist - Flow Cytometry - Midlands & North

Location: The role is covering the Midlands & North of the UK in a Remote / Field based position. The successful candidate can be based anywhere within the North of the UK but must be easily able to travel within a realistic commute to key locations.

Division: Biosciences Division

Discover Impactful Work:

Are you passionate Biologist looking to make a difference within the Life Science segment and looking for a role that combines science, training, troubleshooting and working with customers in various scientific domains? Do you want to become a part of a company known to be a fast-paced global leader in service science? If so, this might be the perfect role for you...

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide independently on-site and remote scientific application support & training support on flow cytometry instruments
• Perform product demonstrations and training at customer or company sites; deliver product line specific pre-sales activities
• Prepare and present seminars to wide array of audiences
• Support the organization in the achievement of the regional commercial, service and support goals
• Tackle customer partner concerns optimally through in-depth troubleshooting
• Remain up to date with product and ground-breaking scientific know-how and work in line with our Support & Service Competencies
• Play a meaningful role when introducing and supporting new products and applications

Keys to Success:

Education

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

Experience

• Experienced working with flow cytometry instruments
• Laboratory experience to include expertise in sample preparation, compensation and accurate controls
• Experience in presenting technical materials in written and verbal form

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical problems
• Customer-facing experience is an asset; good commercial insight and demeanour required
• Proven track record to read, analyse, and interpret common scientific and technical reports and apply mathematical and statistical data analysis
• Strong communication skills; capable of interacting with a diverse population of internal and external contact in English

Travel:

• Flexibility to travel throughout area of responsibility (50-75% of the time)
• Valid driving license

Benefits we offer:

In addition to a competitive annual salary based on your experience, we offer a variety of benefits such as; annual bonus plan, company car, contributory pension plan, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, holiday purchase scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance, annual salary review and great career progression opportunities with a comprehensive onboarding training plan!

About us

When you are part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

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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