Application Scientist

Job Description

How will you make an impact?

An exciting opportunity to join the R&D team! We are actively looking for a highly skilled Application Scientist to join our Life Science Mass Spectrometry group. The successful candidate will be passionate, hardworking individual who will play a substantial role in supporting product improvements and new product development. The primary role is to collaborate with R&D Scientists to address specific research questions and objectives in areas such as proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics, drug discovery, environmental and food safety.

In this role, you'll have the chance to:

• Thoughtfully design experiments, analyze data, and provide invaluable technical expertise in specific areas of application.
• Conduct data analysis and interpretation to extract meaningful insights and generate actionable recommendations for internal research projects.
• Work in cross-functional teams, including product management, software development, and test teams, to validate and troubleshoot our mass spectrometry methods and instruments, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in industry trends, and scientific literature, and share your knowledge to support our continuous improvement efforts.
• Showcase technical expertise by delivering engaging presentations, leading training sessions, and facilitating workshops for our internal teams, sharing standard processes and insights gained from application development and research.

To be a great fit for this role, we'd love it if you:

• Exhibit understanding of principles of operation and hands on experience of different mass spectrometry platforms, such as QQQ, QTRAP, and high-resolution mass spectrometry.
• Showcase expertise in experimental design, method development, and optimizing LC/MS applications.
• Are proficient in using mass spectrometry software and data analysis tools to interpret and draw insights from data.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues and provide effective solutions.
• Have a genuine curiosity about different areas MS-based applications and are eager to expand your skill set.
• Possess excellent communication skills, able to interact with colleagues and peers in a friendly and professional manner.

Education:

• Must have a MS or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field, with a focus on mass spectrometry applications in life sciences.

Experience:

• Must have 4+ years of hands-on experience in various mass spectrometry techniques, including sample preparation, data acquisition, and analysis
• Ability to use software tools like R, MATLAB, or scripting language like Python for data analysis.

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 based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

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