Clinical Specialist Jobs in Washington
Clinical Specialist jobs in Washington are in strong demand, concentrated in medical device and pharmaceutical sales, hospital clinical operations, and health technology, with openings at every level from entry-level associate to senior clinical specialist. Seattle, Bellevue, and Spokane lead hiring volume, with major employers like UW Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Washington, and Stryker maintaining consistent clinical specialist rosters across the state. Cardiology, oncology, and surgical device support are among the most active specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
When your part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.
Location Information: Washington, Oregon and Northern California
How will you make an impact?
The Individual chosen will grow revenue through new business and managing accounts within the respective territory in Southern California. The product line responsibility will include Toxicology (Drugs of Abuse products), Capital Equipment, MAS Clinical Chemistry Quality Controls, AcroMetrix Molecular Controls, ISD/TDM Product Line and Lab Link xL, and Biomarkers business.
This role will require accountability, attention to administrative details, overnight travel and an emphasis on delivering consistent sales results, profitability and growing annual revenue.
What will you do?
- Responsible for direct sales of the company’s products into a specified geographic area and handle all stages of sales cycle.
- Apply of Professional, Consultative, and Strategic Selling skills to develop incremental business in existing accounts and conduct cold calls to develop new accounts.
- Develops a business plan for each major account; monitors, reports progress and regularly provides the Sales Manager with results.
- Work with distribution channel partners to strengthen and support business in addition to direct sales.
- Establish customer pricing within defined ranges, providing price quotations, preparing Bid documents, processes specifications and other reports.
- Maintain positive relationships with business unit personnel for service and/or technical support, marketing and client/customer purchasing agents.
- Assist in the forecasting and the projection of sales from new and existing customers for both reagents and instruments.
- Attend various trade shows and assist in booth staffing.
- Work extensively with SFDC (Salesforce.com) CRM to handle customer account base and Qualify sales leads, answer inquiries and maintain accurate records of activities using approved CRM software (Salesforce).
- Interact on a frequent basis with Sales Managers, Field Service, Customer service, Marketing, and finance.
How you will get here:
Education/Experience
- Bachelor degree or related experience in sales.
- A minimum of 2 years of successful field sales, preferable in diagnostic markets.
- The ability to plan and complete activities with minimal direct supervision, provide detailed and timely reporting.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
- Requires attention to detail, have analytical and strong prioritization skills.
- Must have the highest degree of integrity and ethics.
- Demonstrate a proficiency with SalesForce.com and MS Office programs.
- Must be willing to travel 50-75%.
Required:
- Ability to travel without limitation.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for group presentations, customer sales presentations, and intercompany written and verbal communications.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Washington is $70,300.00–$93,700.00.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
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
When your part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.
Location Information: Washington, Oregon and Northern California
How will you make an impact?
The Individual chosen will grow revenue through new business and managing accounts within the respective territory in Southern California. The product line responsibility will include Toxicology (Drugs of Abuse products), Capital Equipment, MAS Clinical Chemistry Quality Controls, AcroMetrix Molecular Controls, ISD/TDM Product Line and Lab Link xL, and Biomarkers business.
This role will require accountability, attention to administrative details, overnight travel and an emphasis on delivering consistent sales results, profitability and growing annual revenue.
What will you do?
- Responsible for direct sales of the company’s products into a specified geographic area and handle all stages of sales cycle.
- Apply of Professional, Consultative, and Strategic Selling skills to develop incremental business in existing accounts and conduct cold calls to develop new accounts.
- Develops a business plan for each major account; monitors, reports progress and regularly provides the Sales Manager with results.
- Work with distribution channel partners to strengthen and support business in addition to direct sales.
- Establish customer pricing within defined ranges, providing price quotations, preparing Bid documents, processes specifications and other reports.
- Maintain positive relationships with business unit personnel for service and/or technical support, marketing and client/customer purchasing agents.
- Assist in the forecasting and the projection of sales from new and existing customers for both reagents and instruments.
- Attend various trade shows and assist in booth staffing.
- Work extensively with SFDC (Salesforce.com) CRM to handle customer account base and Qualify sales leads, answer inquiries and maintain accurate records of activities using approved CRM software (Salesforce).
- Interact on a frequent basis with Sales Managers, Field Service, Customer service, Marketing, and finance.
How you will get here:
Education/Experience
- Bachelor degree or related experience in sales.
- A minimum of 2 years of successful field sales, preferable in diagnostic markets.
- The ability to plan and complete activities with minimal direct supervision, provide detailed and timely reporting.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
- Requires attention to detail, have analytical and strong prioritization skills.
- Must have the highest degree of integrity and ethics.
- Demonstrate a proficiency with SalesForce.com and MS Office programs.
- Must be willing to travel 50-75%.
Required:
- Ability to travel without limitation.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for group presentations, customer sales presentations, and intercompany written and verbal communications.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Washington is $70,300.00–$93,700.00.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
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Clinical Specialist Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Science & Research
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical specialist jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington State nursing or healthcare professional license where the role requires clinical practice
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, life sciences, or a directly related clinical field
- Minimum two to three years of hands-on clinical or patient-care experience in a relevant specialty
- Demonstrated ability to train clinical staff and deliver in-service education to healthcare teams
- Experience with medical devices, diagnostics, or clinical software used in acute care settings
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for working with physicians, OR staff, and procurement teams
Clinical Specialist Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical specialist in Washington?
Most clinical specialist roles in Washington require a relevant clinical degree, typically a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a degree in a health science, or a field tied to the specialty, plus Washington State licensure through the Department of Health where direct patient care or clinical practice is involved. From there, employers look for specialized experience in a target area such as cardiology, oncology, or surgical devices before moving into a specialist role.
Which companies hire clinical specialists in Washington?
Employers hiring clinical specialists in Washington right now include Shields Health Solutions, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, and Abbott, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's concentration of health systems, medical device companies, and life sciences firms in the Puget Sound region makes it one of the more active markets for this role on the West Coast.
Which Washington cities have the most clinical specialist jobs?
Seattle, Yakima, and Spokane have the most clinical specialist openings in Washington right now. Seattle and Bellevue dominate because of the region's density of major health systems, medical device firms, and life sciences employers, while Spokane draws steady demand as the largest healthcare hub in eastern Washington, serving as a regional referral center for a wide catchment area.
Are there remote clinical specialist jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical specialist work is largely hands-on, requiring on-site presence in hospitals, surgical suites, or outpatient clinics. About 67% of clinical specialist openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be in roles focused on clinical education, software training, or account management rather than direct device or bedside support.
How can I get hired as a clinical specialist in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a clinical support or coordinator role at a Washington health system such as UW Medicine, Providence, or MultiCare, where you build exposure to a specialty before transitioning into a specialist position. New graduates with a relevant clinical degree should look for associate clinical specialist programs offered by medical device companies with Washington offices, or apply to residency programs within larger hospital systems that develop staff into specialty roles.
Where can I find and apply to clinical specialist jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to clinical specialist jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across health systems, medical device firms, and clinical technology companies. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly from the listing.
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