H-1B Visa Field Application Scientist Jobs
Field Application Scientists sit at the intersection of deep technical expertise and customer-facing demos, which makes the specialty occupation case for H-1B visa sponsorship straightforward when your degree field aligns with the product domain. Life science, analytical instrumentation, and genomics tool companies have strong LCA filing histories in this role.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Field Application Scientist
Align your degree field with the product domain
USCIS requires your bachelor's or higher to directly relate to the role. A biochemistry or bioengineering degree supporting a sequencing instrument role is a clean match. A general biology degree supporting a proteomics platform may draw an RFE, so document the course-level alignment in your petition.
Check LCA filings before applying anywhere
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm a company has filed LCAs under SOC code 19-1099 or 15-2051 before you invest time in their process. No prior filings doesn't mean they won't sponsor, but it signals you'll need to educate their HR team.
Target companies enrolled in E-Verify first
E-Verify enrollment is required for federal contractors and STEM OPT employers, so companies already enrolled move through the onboarding side of H-1B sponsorship faster. Filter your search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified sponsorship and LCA filing history in your target instrument category.
Document your field demo and applications experience concretely
The specialty occupation requirement depends on your petition showing the role needs a specific degree, not just any science background. List every instrument platform, assay type, or software tool you've supported by name in your resume so the attorney can build a precise job duties description.
Clarify territory structure before your 60-day clock starts
Field Application Scientists often cover multi-state territories. If your role changes geography or reporting structure after your I-129 is filed, your employer may need to amend the petition. Confirm the work location language in the LCA matches where you'll actually be placed during the first year.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Field roles tied to product launch cycles or fiscal-quarter headcount plans often have hard start dates. USCIS premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication on the I-129. If your employer pushes back on the cost, note that the expedite fee can be paid by the employee under current rules.
H-1B Visa Field Application Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Application Scientist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Field Application Scientists at life science, genomics, and analytical instrumentation companies typically require degrees in biochemistry, molecular biology, bioengineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. Roles at broader technology distributors may require stronger documentation if the job description is less technically specific.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Field Application Scientists?
Genomics and next-generation sequencing companies, flow cytometry instrument makers, mass spectrometry vendors, and clinical diagnostics manufacturers file LCAs for this role regularly. You can confirm which employers have active filing histories using the OFLC Wage Search before you apply. Migrate Mate also surfaces this data filtered by role so you don't have to pull raw DOL disclosure files manually.
Can I switch Field Application Scientist employers while on H-1B without losing status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in lawful status. The new employer must file before your current authorized stay expires. Your specialty occupation documentation carries over conceptually, but the new petition covers the new role and location.
How does territory-based travel affect my H-1B status as a Field Application Scientist?
H-1B status ties to the worksite locations listed in your LCA. Field roles covering multiple states require a blanket LCA or multiple LCAs covering each metro area where you work more than sporadically. If your territory expands significantly after filing, your employer should amend the petition. Short-term travel to client sites not listed in the LCA is generally permissible under DOL rules for itinerant workers.
What O*NET classification applies to Field Application Scientists and why does it matter?
Most Field Application Scientist roles are classified under O*NET job zones 4 or 5, which require significant preparation and a specific degree background. The O*NET profile your employer uses in the LCA determines the prevailing wage level USCIS and DOL evaluate against the offered salary. Using the wrong SOC code, such as a general sales code instead of a life or physical scientist code, can weaken the specialty occupation argument and invite RFEs.