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Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
Job Description
About us:
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll complete meaningful and challenging work that makes a positive impact on a global scale, and collaborate with a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. Within our growing global organization, you'll feel encouraged to perform at your best and achieve success.
Resources will be provided to help you achieve your career goals and take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Biomarker Discovery & Validated Assays, Technical Sales Specialist
Discover Impactful Work:
As a member of the team, you'll be involved in the sales and related support activities for Thermo Fisher Scientific Life Science Solutions Group, Biosciences Division, Protein & Cell Analysis products to specified academic, government or industrial accounts within the assigned territory. The portfolio contains innovative, high-quality reagents for ELISA, Luminex Multiplex, Gene Expression, Detection and Cell Health. We cater to researchers worldwide that empower the process of scientific discovery with a strong focus on applied markets, protein discovery, cellular immunity, immunotherapy, toxicology and oncology.
Incumbent must be located within the territory/region with preference for NY/NJ.
Required Qualifications:
- Requires a BA or BS in Biology, Immunology or related field, preferred M.Sc. or PhD
- Technical background with a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in a research laboratory setting and or Commercial Selling experience.
- Previous lab experience with ELISA, Multiplexing, Gene Expression assays, or sales experience selling into these workflows
- Selling experience in Immunoassays, Biomarker Screening Tools, Detection, and/or Gene Expression with familiarity with clients involved in drug discovery, including developing Screening Assays and Biomarker Discovery
- Customer-centric mentality & focus
- Awareness of the life science marketplace, particularly of the immunoassay market, its trends, and our competitors
- Organizational skills with the ability to move to plan to action
- Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication; delivers impactful oral presentations
- Works well both independently and in collaboration with the team
- Driven and motivated to achieve personal and organizational goals
- Ability and willingness to work remotely and travel
- Valid driver license and acceptable driving record
Key Responsibilities:
- Achievement of assigned territory sales goals
- Promote workflows around immunoassays, mass spec, and gene expression for internal and external clients
- Proactively call on existing and potential new customers via field visits, web conferences and telephone
- Work closely with Thermo Fisher Scientific colleagues to develop specific account growth strategy, account mapping and penetration
- Serve as a technical resource to Thermo Fisher Scientific counterparts in the areas of assigned portfolio
- Qualify sales leads, prospect for new business, and support existing opportunities to generate a strong & robust funnel; forecast on a regular basis
- Coordinate and/or conduct both technical and promotional seminars
- Prepare and implement Territory Sales Plans and update regularly
- Maintain appropriate records for opportunities, demos/trainings, technical support
- Capture and share competitive intelligence and market feedback
- Assist with customer complaints/product quality problems and communicate to the appropriate functions
- Participate in trade shows, vendor shows, and related activities as requested
- Contribute to and complete special projects as requested
Benefits:
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, 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!
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. A 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 New York is $90,800.00–$136,000.00. 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
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
Job Description
About us:
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll complete meaningful and challenging work that makes a positive impact on a global scale, and collaborate with a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. Within our growing global organization, you'll feel encouraged to perform at your best and achieve success.
Resources will be provided to help you achieve your career goals and take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Biomarker Discovery & Validated Assays, Technical Sales Specialist
Discover Impactful Work:
As a member of the team, you'll be involved in the sales and related support activities for Thermo Fisher Scientific Life Science Solutions Group, Biosciences Division, Protein & Cell Analysis products to specified academic, government or industrial accounts within the assigned territory. The portfolio contains innovative, high-quality reagents for ELISA, Luminex Multiplex, Gene Expression, Detection and Cell Health. We cater to researchers worldwide that empower the process of scientific discovery with a strong focus on applied markets, protein discovery, cellular immunity, immunotherapy, toxicology and oncology.
Incumbent must be located within the territory/region with preference for NY/NJ.
Required Qualifications:
- Requires a BA or BS in Biology, Immunology or related field, preferred M.Sc. or PhD
- Technical background with a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in a research laboratory setting and or Commercial Selling experience.
- Previous lab experience with ELISA, Multiplexing, Gene Expression assays, or sales experience selling into these workflows
- Selling experience in Immunoassays, Biomarker Screening Tools, Detection, and/or Gene Expression with familiarity with clients involved in drug discovery, including developing Screening Assays and Biomarker Discovery
- Customer-centric mentality & focus
- Awareness of the life science marketplace, particularly of the immunoassay market, its trends, and our competitors
- Organizational skills with the ability to move to plan to action
- Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication; delivers impactful oral presentations
- Works well both independently and in collaboration with the team
- Driven and motivated to achieve personal and organizational goals
- Ability and willingness to work remotely and travel
- Valid driver license and acceptable driving record
Key Responsibilities:
- Achievement of assigned territory sales goals
- Promote workflows around immunoassays, mass spec, and gene expression for internal and external clients
- Proactively call on existing and potential new customers via field visits, web conferences and telephone
- Work closely with Thermo Fisher Scientific colleagues to develop specific account growth strategy, account mapping and penetration
- Serve as a technical resource to Thermo Fisher Scientific counterparts in the areas of assigned portfolio
- Qualify sales leads, prospect for new business, and support existing opportunities to generate a strong & robust funnel; forecast on a regular basis
- Coordinate and/or conduct both technical and promotional seminars
- Prepare and implement Territory Sales Plans and update regularly
- Maintain appropriate records for opportunities, demos/trainings, technical support
- Capture and share competitive intelligence and market feedback
- Assist with customer complaints/product quality problems and communicate to the appropriate functions
- Participate in trade shows, vendor shows, and related activities as requested
- Contribute to and complete special projects as requested
Benefits:
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, 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!
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. A 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 New York is $90,800.00–$136,000.00. 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 Technical Specialist
Align your credentials to PERM job requirements
PERM requires your degree and experience to match the employer's posted job requirements exactly. A mismatch between your credentials and the PERM application can trigger an audit or denial, even if you're fully qualified for the actual work.
Use O*NET to validate your specialty occupation
Look up the Technical Specialist classification in O*NET before applying. If the occupation profile lists a specific degree field as typical entry-level education, that strengthens your EB-2 or EB-3 case and helps you frame your resume for sponsoring employers.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every company that hires Technical Specialists will sponsor a green card. Search for employers who have filed PERM applications for similar roles in the past. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can focus on companies already familiar with the process.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL sets a prevailing wage for your role and location that your employer must meet or exceed on the PERM application. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title and metro area before salary discussions so you know the floor your offer must clear.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment early
If your sponsoring employer is also hiring you on OPT or H-1B visa while the green card is pending, E-Verify enrollment may already be required. Confirming enrollment status before accepting an offer avoids compliance complications that could delay your PERM filing.
Ask HR directly about I-140 concurrent filing
Once PERM is certified, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. For EB-3 Technical Specialist roles in most countries, asking whether your employer will file I-140 concurrently with PERM can cut months off your overall green card timeline.
Green Card Technical Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Technical Specialist positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when the role requires at least two years of training or a bachelor's degree. If the position specifically requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate the role demands specialized expertise beyond a standard four-year degree, EB-2 may apply. The PERM job description and your actual credentials both factor into which category fits.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap. A green card through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a supervised DOL recruitment effort first, which H-1B does not. EB-3 green cards also have no lottery, though nationals from high-demand countries may face priority date backlogs that extend total wait times.
How long does PERM labor certification take for a Technical Specialist position?
USCIS and DOL operate on separate timelines. The PERM recruitment and filing process with DOL currently takes several months for standard processing, with analyst review timelines posted on the DOL OFLC website. If the application is audited, add several more months. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS, and then you proceed to adjustment of status or consular processing depending on your situation.
Where can I find Technical Specialist jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship intent, so you end up applying blindly and waiting to find out if an employer will sponsor. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Technical Specialist roles at employers with documented PERM and green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already gone through this process for similar roles.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on a work visa?
Yes. Employers commonly begin PERM labor certification while you're working on H-1B or another nonimmigrant status. Starting early matters because your priority date is set when PERM is filed, not when it's approved. A longer time between PERM filing and I-485 adjustment of status also gives you more AC21 portability options if you need to change employers later.