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Field Application Specialist roles sit at the intersection of deep technical knowledge and client-facing sales support, making them strong candidates for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM. Employers in life sciences, semiconductor, and industrial automation regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this role, filing labor certifications that lead to permanent residency rather than a temporary visa.
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Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
Field Application Scientist, Cell Therapy
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and help customers advance the development and manufacture of life-saving cell therapies. As a Field Application Scientist, you will provide pre-sales and post-sales scientific support, application training, and workflow guidance throughout the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing use of our Cell Therapy instrumentation. You will build trusted relationships with academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and CDMO customers and collaborate across commercial and technical teams to support customer success and technology adoption.
Territory
This position supports customers throughout the Eastern United States, with primary responsibility across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Approximately 50% travel is required. The ideal candidate will reside near a major airport in the Boston or Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Support & Scientific Expertise
- Deliver pre-sales and post-sales application support, customer training, instrument demonstrations, workflow consultations, and troubleshooting through onsite and remote support.
- Serve as a primary scientific application resource for assigned customers, helping optimize workflows and resolve moderately complex challenges while partnering with internal experts, Technical Support, and Service on more complex issues.
- Build long-term customer relationships that promote satisfaction, loyalty, and successful product adoption.
Commercial Partnership
- Partner with Sales and Business Development to support customer evaluations, demonstrations, technical discussions, seminars, and strategic account activities.
- Contribute to successful commercial outcomes through scientific expertise and customer engagement.
Scientific Engagement & Education
- Build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and scientific collaborators, and represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at conferences, workshops, and customer events.
- Deliver scientific presentations, product seminars, and educational programs for customers and internal teams.
- Stay current on scientific trends, competitive technologies, and advances in cell therapy.
Voice of Customer & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Communicate customer feedback, application insights, unmet needs, and field observations to Product Management, R&D, Marketing, and Commercial Leadership to inform product improvements and market opportunities.
- Support new product introductions through customer feedback and product performance evaluation.
- Collaborate with Global Technical Training teams to develop and share best practices.
- Deliver technical and scientific training to internal commercial teams.
- Provide application training and onboarding support to new FAS colleagues.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Stem Cell Biology, Microbiology, or a related life science discipline.
- Two or more years of hands-on experience in cell therapy, immunology, stem cell biology, cell biology, or related applications.
- Experience operating or supporting complex laboratory instrumentation.
- Strong scientific troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to work remotely from a home office.
- Willingness to travel approximately 70%.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Cell Biology, Immunology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience supporting commercial cell therapy manufacturing or process development workflows.
- Experience in a customer-facing scientific role such as Field Application Scientist, Applications Specialist, Process Development Scientist, or Technical Support Scientist.
- Experience working within GMP or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience with one or more Thermo Fisher Scientific Cell Therapy platforms, including Rotea, DynaCellect, Xenon and Compleo or comparable automated cell processing technologies.
- Knowledge of cell therapy workflows, including cell isolation, activation, washing, concentration, formulation, expansion, and closed-system processing.
- Hands-on experience with bioreactor-based cell culture, cell expansion at scale, and troubleshooting cell growth, viability, and process performance.
Success in This Role
Successful Field Application Scientists demonstrate:
- A passion for helping customers succeed through scientific expertise.
- The ability to build trusted relationships with customers and internal partners.
- Strong technical and scientific communication skills.
- Sound judgment and effective problem-solving in complex customer environments.
- Curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous learning.
- A proactive approach to identifying customer needs and sharing insights that inform product improvements.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $67,400.00–$101,150.00. 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
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
Field Application Scientist, Cell Therapy
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and help customers advance the development and manufacture of life-saving cell therapies. As a Field Application Scientist, you will provide pre-sales and post-sales scientific support, application training, and workflow guidance throughout the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing use of our Cell Therapy instrumentation. You will build trusted relationships with academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and CDMO customers and collaborate across commercial and technical teams to support customer success and technology adoption.
Territory
This position supports customers throughout the Eastern United States, with primary responsibility across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Approximately 50% travel is required. The ideal candidate will reside near a major airport in the Boston or Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Support & Scientific Expertise
- Deliver pre-sales and post-sales application support, customer training, instrument demonstrations, workflow consultations, and troubleshooting through onsite and remote support.
- Serve as a primary scientific application resource for assigned customers, helping optimize workflows and resolve moderately complex challenges while partnering with internal experts, Technical Support, and Service on more complex issues.
- Build long-term customer relationships that promote satisfaction, loyalty, and successful product adoption.
Commercial Partnership
- Partner with Sales and Business Development to support customer evaluations, demonstrations, technical discussions, seminars, and strategic account activities.
- Contribute to successful commercial outcomes through scientific expertise and customer engagement.
Scientific Engagement & Education
- Build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and scientific collaborators, and represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at conferences, workshops, and customer events.
- Deliver scientific presentations, product seminars, and educational programs for customers and internal teams.
- Stay current on scientific trends, competitive technologies, and advances in cell therapy.
Voice of Customer & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Communicate customer feedback, application insights, unmet needs, and field observations to Product Management, R&D, Marketing, and Commercial Leadership to inform product improvements and market opportunities.
- Support new product introductions through customer feedback and product performance evaluation.
- Collaborate with Global Technical Training teams to develop and share best practices.
- Deliver technical and scientific training to internal commercial teams.
- Provide application training and onboarding support to new FAS colleagues.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Stem Cell Biology, Microbiology, or a related life science discipline.
- Two or more years of hands-on experience in cell therapy, immunology, stem cell biology, cell biology, or related applications.
- Experience operating or supporting complex laboratory instrumentation.
- Strong scientific troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to work remotely from a home office.
- Willingness to travel approximately 70%.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Cell Biology, Immunology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience supporting commercial cell therapy manufacturing or process development workflows.
- Experience in a customer-facing scientific role such as Field Application Scientist, Applications Specialist, Process Development Scientist, or Technical Support Scientist.
- Experience working within GMP or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience with one or more Thermo Fisher Scientific Cell Therapy platforms, including Rotea, DynaCellect, Xenon and Compleo or comparable automated cell processing technologies.
- Knowledge of cell therapy workflows, including cell isolation, activation, washing, concentration, formulation, expansion, and closed-system processing.
- Hands-on experience with bioreactor-based cell culture, cell expansion at scale, and troubleshooting cell growth, viability, and process performance.
Success in This Role
Successful Field Application Scientists demonstrate:
- A passion for helping customers succeed through scientific expertise.
- The ability to build trusted relationships with customers and internal partners.
- Strong technical and scientific communication skills.
- Sound judgment and effective problem-solving in complex customer environments.
- Curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous learning.
- A proactive approach to identifying customer needs and sharing insights that inform product improvements.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $67,400.00–$101,150.00. 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Field Application Specialist
Document your technical specialization before applying
Field Application Specialists often qualify under EB-2 when their role requires an advanced degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related field. Gather transcripts, degree evaluations, and employer letters that tie your specific technical domain to the job duties before your first interview.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search to verify that a prospective employer has filed PERM applications for Field Application Specialist or closely related titles. Companies with consistent PERM activity already have immigration counsel and an internal process, which shortens your sponsorship timeline significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers by industry
Life sciences, semiconductor, and test-and-measurement companies sponsor this role far more frequently than general IT employers. Migrate Mate lets you filter green card sponsoring employers by industry vertical, so you spend time on companies already set up to file PERM for your specific technical niche.
Clarify the prevailing wage tier during offer negotiations
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Field Application Specialists typically fall in Wage Level II or III. Ask your hiring manager which level they intend to certify before signing an offer, since a Level I designation can slow or block PERM certification.
Separate your EB-3 and H-1B timelines when planning
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery, but final green card availability depends on your birth country and priority date. Your employer can file PERM and the I-140 petition while you remain on H-1B status, letting both processes run concurrently and preserving your place in the queue.
Verify your O*NET job zone before the PERM audit stage
PERM filings for Field Application Specialist are occasionally audited because the role spans technical and commercial duties. Confirm your job duties align with the O*NET profile for this occupation, specifically the requirement for at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or scientific field, before your employer submits the application.
Green Card Field Application Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Application Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply, depending on the employer's minimum requirements. If the position requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of specialized experience, EB-2 is the appropriate category. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field typically qualify under EB-3. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual job requirements, not your personal credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new approvals per year and subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship has no annual cap on petitions filed, though visa number availability varies by birth country. PERM leads to permanent residency, not a renewable temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone currently averages over a year at DOL, compared to weeks or months for an H-1B petition.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Field Application Specialist positions?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface companies with active green card sponsorship history for technical roles like Field Application Specialist. Rather than manually searching DOL disclosure data, you can filter by role, industry, and sponsorship type to identify employers who have already navigated the PERM process for this occupation. Life sciences, semiconductor, and industrial automation sectors show the highest sponsorship frequency for this title.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Field Application Specialist?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, advertise the position at the prevailing wage, and document that no qualified U.S. worker was available. For Field Application Specialist roles, this typically includes newspaper ads, job postings, and internal notices over a 30-day period. After certification, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Once a visa number is available for your birth country, you file for adjustment of status or apply at a consulate abroad.
Can I change employers during the PERM or I-140 process without losing my place in line?
You can port an approved I-140 to a new employer if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Changing jobs before I-140 approval generally restarts the PERM process with the new employer. USCIS evaluates portability requests case by case, so coordinating the timing of any job change with your immigration attorney is critical.