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Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We play a vital role in improving lives by helping diagnose disease, develop new treatments, protect the planet, and keep people safe. This inspires our global colleagues to bring their best every day.

We are actively searching for a motivated individual with strong work ethics to join our team as a Pharma Analytics Field Applications Scientist for the UK and Ireland. In this role, you’ll support customers applying our best-in-class solutions for lot-release and in-process quality control of life-saving medicines. Join us and help make a difference for patients worldwide.

What you'll do

• Deliver post-sales support via training, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization, both on-site and remotely
• Collaborate with customers to efficiently implement Pharma Analytics solutions.
• Act as customer advocate to influence product and workflow improvements
• Provide technical feedback to internal teams and represent Thermo Fisher at events
• Support sales through product discussions and live demos

What you'll need

• A degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field (PhD with relevant focus, MSc plus 3+ years industry experience, or BSc plus 6+ years industry experience)
• Hands-on experience with real-time PCR, digital PCR, Sanger sequencing, and/or capillary electrophoresis
• Knowledge of nucleic acid extraction and workflow development
• Experience with analytical HPLC in life sciences or pharma
• Familiarity with assay design and regulatory environments in biopharma
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a virtual, matrixed team
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel (50–65%) and valid driver’s license

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, your growth matters. Join us to expand your skills, make an impact, and help advance science and healthcare.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.