Field Specialist Jobs in California
Field Specialist jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers like Chevron, Kaiser Permanente, and Siemens maintain large field operations and hire at every level from entry-level associates to senior specialists. The most in-demand specialties across the state are environmental compliance, medical device support, and telecommunications infrastructure. California's scale and industrial diversity make it one of the most active markets in the country for field specialist talent. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Waters Corporation is seeking a highly skilled, motivated and customer-focused individual to join our Advanced Diagnostics Division in the Bay Area, CA.
- Installation, performance maintenance, troubleshoot and support Waters' product suite (LC, LC/MS, HPLC/UPLC, Informatics), primarily focused on LC/MS systems used for newborn screening applications
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with external and internal customers ensuring their success
- Manage customer expectations by communicating work performed and providing follow-up plan if needed
- Ensure customer compliance regulations are followed
- Deliver system level training at customer sites
- Manage service inventory according to Waters policies
- Issue field service reports daily to document work performed
- Maintain sound knowledge regarding the technology and customers' application demands
- Work with Sales team in respect to identifying future business development opportunities and needs for service contract sales
- Ensure that quality system procedures and Health & Safety standards are adhered to at all times
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering or related field of study. Will also consider applicants with equivalent experience, training, and education.
- Minimum of 3+ years work experience specializing in mass spectrometry, preferably as a service engineer or within a clinical laboratory setting, newborn screening experience is a plus
- LC experience preferred but not required
- Strong technical support, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting experience with LC/MS instrumentation
- Previous experience using LC or MS instrumentation (preferably Waters) in a clinical, forensics, hospital or IVD lab setting strongly preferred
- Valid Driver's License in good standing is mandatory
- Ability to perform effective system level troubleshooting
- Overnight travel as required, including international travel for training
- Ability and drive to motivate and develop direct reports and others
- Interpersonal savvy in prioritizing customer needs with effective business decisions
- Create a culture of accountability, while empowering team members
- Personal sense of integrity and trust
- Ability to identify, prioritize, and manage critical issues, to avoid escalations/conflicts at a later stage
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to translate data into actionable information
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Further, be notified that in the course of the performance of your job you may be required by Waters and/or a customer of Waters Corporation to submit to an additional background check and/or other additional screenings to attain access to that customer's facility.
Company Description:
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Waters Corporation is seeking a highly skilled, motivated and customer-focused individual to join our Advanced Diagnostics Division in the Bay Area, CA.
- Installation, performance maintenance, troubleshoot and support Waters' product suite (LC, LC/MS, HPLC/UPLC, Informatics), primarily focused on LC/MS systems used for newborn screening applications
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with external and internal customers ensuring their success
- Manage customer expectations by communicating work performed and providing follow-up plan if needed
- Ensure customer compliance regulations are followed
- Deliver system level training at customer sites
- Manage service inventory according to Waters policies
- Issue field service reports daily to document work performed
- Maintain sound knowledge regarding the technology and customers' application demands
- Work with Sales team in respect to identifying future business development opportunities and needs for service contract sales
- Ensure that quality system procedures and Health & Safety standards are adhered to at all times
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering or related field of study. Will also consider applicants with equivalent experience, training, and education.
- Minimum of 3+ years work experience specializing in mass spectrometry, preferably as a service engineer or within a clinical laboratory setting, newborn screening experience is a plus
- LC experience preferred but not required
- Strong technical support, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting experience with LC/MS instrumentation
- Previous experience using LC or MS instrumentation (preferably Waters) in a clinical, forensics, hospital or IVD lab setting strongly preferred
- Valid Driver's License in good standing is mandatory
- Ability to perform effective system level troubleshooting
- Overnight travel as required, including international travel for training
- Ability and drive to motivate and develop direct reports and others
- Interpersonal savvy in prioritizing customer needs with effective business decisions
- Create a culture of accountability, while empowering team members
- Personal sense of integrity and trust
- Ability to identify, prioritize, and manage critical issues, to avoid escalations/conflicts at a later stage
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to translate data into actionable information
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Further, be notified that in the course of the performance of your job you may be required by Waters and/or a customer of Waters Corporation to submit to an additional background check and/or other additional screenings to attain access to that customer's facility.
Company Description:
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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Field Specialist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- DICK'S Sporting Goods26
- Channel Partners24
- BD9
- Roche7
- State Farm5
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field specialist jobs across California.
- Relevant California state certification or credential required for the field specialty
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical, scientific, or engineering discipline
- Demonstrated hands-on experience performing field assessments, installations, or inspections
- Valid California driver's license and ability to travel to client or project sites regularly
- Proficiency with field data collection tools, reporting software, or industry-specific platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing and cross-functional work
Field Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a field specialist in California?
The path depends on the specialty: environmental field specialists typically pursue registration with the California Environmental Protection Agency or obtain a Registered Environmental Assessor credential, while medical device field specialists often need a degree in biomedical engineering or a related science plus manufacturer training. Most roles require a bachelor's degree and field or laboratory experience. Telecommunications and utility field specialists may complete apprenticeship programs registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations.
Which companies hire field specialists in California?
Employers hiring field specialists in California right now include DICK'S Sporting Goods, Channel Partners, and BD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of life sciences firms, utility companies, and defense contractors means hiring stays active across the state year-round.
Which California cities have the most field specialist jobs?
Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco lead California for field specialist openings. Los Angeles dominates on sheer employer volume across healthcare, telecom, and energy, while San Francisco and San Diego are driven by concentrated clusters of biotech, medtech, and defense contractors that depend heavily on field support roles.
Are there remote field specialist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Field specialist work is inherently on-site, requiring physical presence for inspections, equipment support, or client visits. About 63% of field specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be limited to reporting, data review, or coordination-heavy roles that don't require regular site access.
How can I get hired as a field specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for field technician or field associate roles, which large California employers like Kaiser Permanente, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Raytheon use as structured on-ramps to specialist positions. Community college programs in environmental technology or biomedical equipment through California's community college system build practical credentials. Candidates who complete a California-registered apprenticeship or earn an entry-level certification relevant to their specialty consistently get prioritized over uncredentialed applicants.
Where can I find and apply to field specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to field specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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