National Clinical Applications Specialist; LC-MS

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

By joining Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will engage in meaningful work that influences the world positively. Work alongside our colleagues who live our Mission daily to help customers improve health, safety, and cleanliness globally. We supply our worldwide teams with the tools necessary to reach personal career aims while advancing science. Our work addresses critical challenges such as environmental protection, food safety, and cancer research.

The National Applications Specialist holds a specialized position within the Instrument Services Business Unit and will support Clinical Accounts identified within the Strategic Accounts Program. This role focuses on the advanced technology of mass spectrometry and its use in life science research, covering clinical research and toxicology applications.

The National Applications Specialist will act as an expert resource for Thermo Fisher Scientific and our Clinical Strategic Accounts. They will use scientific expertise and experience to discover important application needs that help customers advance their clinical research, biomarkers, targeted protein analysis, genetic biochemistry, and toxicology.

We seek a motivated and conscientious individual who cares deeply about science, mass spectrometry, and advancing human health. This person will possess strong interpersonal and communication abilities for the position. They must work effectively on their own and with a diverse team of peers, commercial sales, and marketing. The candidate should flourish in a rapid, dynamic, and stimulating environment focused on innovative mass spectrometry technology.

• Develop mass spectrometry based (LC-MS/MS) methods/workflow for clinical research or toxicology applications.
• Build and complete experiments to support New Product Introduction.
• Support collaborations with key opinion leaders from application perspective and leverage data/results from such collaborations for marketing collateral.
• Train sales and/or customers on our workflow and deliver key product propositioning information.
• Interact with the global commercial teams to support pre- and post-sales requirements.

• MS/Ph.D. in Science (chemistry, biology, or a related field) or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science (chemistry, biology, or a related area) with 5+ years of experience.

• 5+ years of practical experience in liquid chromatography or mass spectrometry along with proficiency in developing methods and applications for small and/or large molecules.
• Hands‑on practical knowledge of sample preparation for complex matrices such as plasma/serum, oral fluid, urine, and/or whole blood.
• Extensive understanding of clinical research and toxicology analytical industries is preferred.
• High comfort level of interacting, discussing, and presenting to internal/external customers.

• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to pick up new technologies quickly and troubleshoot independently.
• Prove capabilities to develop credibility and network in building strong, positive professional relationships.
• Able to operate effectively within a complex organizational structure alongside cross‑functional teams.
• Up to 50% of domestic travel with occasional spikes to 75%.

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $–$.

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,…