Mid Level Field Application Scientist Jobs
Mid level field application scientist jobs call for professionals ready to own customer-facing technical projects, guide junior colleagues, and represent complex scientific solutions with minimal oversight. Roles are spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Science & Research, with employers like Meso Scale Diagnostics, Gator Bio, and Veracyte hiring at this level now.
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Field Application Scientist, Proteomics
R-01349801
Field based role, traveling 75%
Western, US Territory (can sit anywhere in western/central US)
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.
This opening is for a highly qualified and self-motivated individual to support our LC-MS instrumentation as a Field Application Scientist, with a strong focus on our latest generation Orbitrap technology. As a member of the Thermo Fisher Scientific West Discovery Region team, the candidate will work within a
multi-disciplinary matrix team that includes regional sales representatives, marketing and service professionals, product development scientists, and engineers. Primary responsibilities will be to support the commercial field sales team by providing support for the newest Orbitrap technology, focusing mainly
on the proteomics mass spectrometry market. The support will mainly be at customer sites (within North America) and focus on rapidly jump-starting customers for future success.
What will you do:
- Provide pre- and post-sales technical and application assistance in response to customer enquiries (both internal and external), including education, training, on-site visits, and remote/virtual support.
- Build new customer advocates from newly completed sales.
- Prepare and present technical seminars to existing and potential customers, either as part of the sales process or at organized events.
- Deepen and broaden Thermo Fisher Scientific’s customer relationships with key scientific and educational leaders.
- Assist in developing insightful content; examples include company hosted websites, videos, seminars, applications reports, eLearning material, etc.
How will you get here:
Education/Experience:
- 5+ years of related experience with a master’s degree is required or 2+ years of related experience with a PhD is preferred.
- 3+ years of hands-on LCMS experience.
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative proteomics LCMS workflows (e.g. TMT, DDA, DIA) and associated sample preparation techniques.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- This position requires extensive contact with customers and therefore outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required.
- A proven track record to work independently and a strong work ethic is critical.
- Ability to accommodate 75% travel.
- This position is not approved for relocation assistance.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research,
solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need.
#StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives
are valued.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $90,900.00–$137,500.00.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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Mid Level Field Application Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level field application scientist job?
Position yourself around ownership and outcomes. Highlight specific products you have demonstrated independently, accounts you have managed end to end, and any training or onboarding support you provided to customers or colleagues. Applications that pair hands-on instrument or platform experience with clear evidence of autonomous problem-solving stand out at this stage. Tailor your resume to the exact product lines listed in each posting.
Which companies hire mid level field application scientists?
Companies hiring mid level field application scientists right now include Meso Scale Diagnostics, Gator Bio, and Veracyte, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers established life sciences instrument makers, diagnostics firms, and biotech tools companies that need scientists who can handle complex customer engagements without close supervision.
Are there remote mid level field application scientist jobs?
Yes, though field application scientist roles are often territory-based, remote and hybrid options do exist for certain product lines and customer segments. About 40% of mid level field application scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically emphasize digital product demonstrations, virtual training, and electronic customer support alongside occasional on-site visits.
How do I move up to a mid level field application scientist role?
Growth from entry level to mid level happens through deepening both your scientific expertise and your customer-facing independence. Seek out opportunities to lead product demonstrations solo, troubleshoot complex application issues without escalating, and contribute to customer training materials. Measurable impact, such as improved customer retention or faster onboarding times for accounts you personally supported, signals readiness to hiring managers evaluating candidates for mid level roles.
Which industries hire the most mid level field application scientists?
Mid Level field application scientist roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend on scientifically credible customer support for high-complexity instruments, reagents, and software platforms that require expert guidance throughout the sales and adoption cycle.