Sr. Product Chemist

Position: Sr. Product Applications Chemist
This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
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

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll join our collaborative team of Product Applications Specialists contributing to scientific innovation. As a technical expert, you'll work with customers, sales teams, and R&D to develop and implement advanced solutions across our diverse portfolio of analytical instruments and technologies. You'll provide applications support, conduct applications training, draft application notes and technical guides, and help customers optimize their workflows to advance their research and development goals.

Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through scientific advancements.

Education & Experience:

Advanced degree with 6 years of experience or Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience with relevant analytical instrumentation and applications development

Preferred Fields of Study:
Chemistry, Materials Science, Life Sciences, or related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Deep technical expertise in area of specialization (e.g., ion chromatography, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, or related fields

Proven ability to develop and optimize complex analytical methods and workflows

Strong project management skills and ability to lead multiple concurrent projects

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with customers and internal teams

Experience delivering technical presentations and training to diverse audiences

Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking skills

Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional global teams

Proficiency with data analysis software and standard office applications

Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with customers and colleagues

Available for up to 25% travel, including international, for customer support and events

Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial

Compensation and Benefits
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, 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

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