Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our Cell and Gene Therapy team as a Field Application Scientist (FAS). This is an outstanding opportunity to be at the forefront of the rapidly growing field. As a FAS, you will play an important role in supporting the development and commercialization of cell-based therapies, such as CAR-T, to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Responsibilities:

Portfolio Support

• Act as the customer-facing technical authority, demonstrating outstanding knowledge of our products priorities and challenges in the space.
• Provide hands-on technical mentorship, workshops, demonstrations, and training sessions to customers.
• Conduct scientific seminars and facilitate round table discussions to exchange knowledge and effective methodologies.

Business Enablement

• Discover new opportunities and identify gaps in our current portfolio by staying informed about market trends, helping us stay ahead in the industry.
• Serve as a liaison between customers and our internal R&D and product management teams, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.
• Collaborate closely with marketing teams to support new projects and build client-focused content.
• Exchange effective approaches with technical training teams from around the world to continuously improve our processes.

Experience:

• A Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field is required.
• Prior experience of a minimum of 5 years is important with a strong understanding of the CAR-T cell manufacturing process, viral vector production, human stem cells, and stem cell-based therapies.
• Practical experience in culturing and differentiating stem cells for clinical manufacturing applications will be highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with closed system cell manufacturing platforms is strongly preferred, along with knowledge of the challenges involved in transitioning to clinical workflows.

Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively convey information to individuals at all levels within an organization and to customers.
• Demonstrate judgment, tact, and subtlety when interacting with customers and handling confidential information.
• Self-motivated, passionate and collaborative.
• Excel in customer-facing roles and enjoy working with cross-functional teams.

Working Conditions: This position involves working in both office and laboratory environments. Travel up to 50% of the time may be required to support customers and sales specialists.