Field Application Scientist Green Card Jobs
Field Application Scientist roles sit squarely in EB-2 and EB-3 territory: employers run PERM labor certification through DOL before filing an I-140 petition, sponsoring you for permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Scientific instrumentation, biotech, and diagnostics companies regularly carry these roles through the full green card sponsorship process.
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Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
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.
How will you make an impact?
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:
- 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.
- 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.
Apply today!
Benefits:
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension/retirement, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $90,900.00–$125,000.00. 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
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
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.
How will you make an impact?
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:
- 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.
- 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.
Apply today!
Benefits:
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension/retirement, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $90,900.00–$125,000.00. 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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Field Application Scientist
Match your degree to the PERM job description
PERM requires the employer to define a minimum education requirement before advertising the role. If your degree field diverges from the posted specialty, document how your coursework and publications bridge the gap before the labor certification filing begins.
Target biotech and diagnostics companies with PERM history
Life sciences instrument makers and diagnostics firms sponsor Field Application Scientists more consistently than generalist tech employers. Search DOL PERM disclosure data for job titles containing 'application scientist' or 'field scientist' to identify companies that have completed the process before.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Filter your search on Migrate Mate by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship to surface employers with verified green card filing history in scientific and technical roles, cutting out companies that only offer H-1B or decline to sponsor altogether.
Request EB-3 professional classification at the offer stage
Field Application Scientist roles typically require a bachelor's degree in a life science, engineering, or chemistry field, qualifying for EB-3 professional classification. Confirm with the hiring team during the offer conversation that their immigration counsel will file under EB-3 rather than a blanket EB-2 policy.
Prepare your credential evaluation before PERM advertising starts
DOL requires the employer to advertise a defined role and collect resumes before filing. If you hold a foreign degree, obtain a NACES-approved credential evaluation upfront so the employer's counsel can confirm you meet the stated requirements without delaying the recruitment phase.
Clarify whether the employer uses concurrent filing
If your priority date is current, USCIS allows concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing, removing the wait between petition approval and adjustment of status. Ask potential employers whether their immigration counsel routinely files concurrently, since this can shorten your path to lawful permanent residency by months.
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Find Field Application Scientist JobsField Application Scientist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Application Scientist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Field Application Scientist positions qualify under EB-3 professional, which requires a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or engineering. Roles that formally require a master's degree or involve specialized research components can qualify under EB-2. The employer's job description at the PERM stage controls which classification applies, so reviewing that description carefully before accepting an offer matters.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 65,000 visas annually, subject to lottery selection. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual lottery, though per-country annual limits can create backlogs for nationals of India and China. The process is longer overall, typically two to four years from PERM filing to I-485 approval, but the outcome is permanent residency rather than a status that expires or depends on continued employment with the same employer.
What does the PERM process look like for a Field Application Scientist position?
Your employer files an Application for Permanent Employment Certification with DOL, demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role at the prevailing wage. DOL runs a supervised recruitment phase that includes job advertisements and internal postings. Once DOL certifies the PERM, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You file I-485 adjustment of status when your priority date is current according to the monthly Visa Bulletin.
How do I find employers who will sponsor a Field Application Scientist for a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Field Application Scientist roles filtered by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship. Many employers sponsor H-1B but decline to run PERM, so filtering specifically for employment-based green card history narrows the list to companies that have completed the full labor certification and I-140 process for similar roles before.
Does the prevailing wage requirement affect how I negotiate salary in this role?
Yes. DOL requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the role's location and skill level throughout the green card process. The employer's counsel determines this figure using the OFLC Wage Search tool before filing the PERM application. You can look up the applicable wage level yourself using O*NET occupation codes and the OFLC Wage Search to verify that any offer meets or exceeds the threshold before signing.
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