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Field Application Specialist roles sit squarely in H-1B specialty occupation territory, requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a closely related technical field. Employers in instrumentation, biotech, and semiconductor equipment regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this title, making it one of the more accessible paths to long-term U.S. work authorization for technically trained professionals.
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INTRODUCTION
Sartorius has a remote-based position for a Field Application Specialist - Fluid Management Technologies within the San Francisco, Bay area. In this role, you will support our customers and organization within the Northwest region for Sartorius’ Fluid Management technologies. You will play a key role as a trusted business partner to our customers. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global company known for a great culture, innovative products, and stability. If interested, please read on.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Field Application Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the Sales Organization and Sartorius Customers within the Northwest territory by offering product expertise, upstream and downstream applications knowledge, and technical support. The main mission is successful application, implementation, qualification, and use of Sartorius’ Fluid Management Products by supporting Sales and our end-users for product positioning, presentations, demonstrations, and evaluations whilst supporting customers with application development work, initial startup, training, troubleshooting, and ongoing support that enables their success.
The Field Application specialist position is based out of the home office which is to be located in the San Francisco Bay Area to assist in supporting business local to NorCal as well as other sites on the West Coast as needed.
What you will accomplish together with us:
- Support the Sales organization with customer discussions on existing products through product presentations, demonstrations, trials and application studies
- Support new products through close collaboration with beta site testing and product demonstrations/discussions and information gathering
- Support Sales in the customer process, URS analysis & technical response, and lead customer evaluations to help position products in line with the application requirements. Strategize with assigned Account Managers to generate value-adding activities according to customer and business need.
- Assist the Company by occasionally supporting the training of other field Application Specialists and the Sales organization on assigned technologies and/or processes.
- Provide technical qualification of sales opportunities to ensure appropriate positioning of technology within the customer application
- Ensure training of customers on new technologies and support initial start-up operations
- Support regional marketing initiatives
- Support Quality Department in the quality complaint process by troubleshooting and analyzing customers processes for better investigation and resolution
- Support the development of strong relationships with accounts within the assigned sales territory
- Report on competitors' product implementation & presence within the territory by feedback to the Application Services and Product Management Team
- Monthly report on territory activity for management
- Occasional overnight travel will be required to support customers / sales, to attend organizational meetings and trainings will be required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BSc or MSc Degree, Graduate in biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, or related field
- 3+ Years biopharmaceutical industry experience within MSAT, cGMP Manufacturing, and/or Tech Transfer teams
- Product and application expertise with Upstream Processing technologies (Single-use technology and scale-up expertise highly valued)
- Effectively interface with product/project/division management
- Interaction at various levels (sales, technical, end-users, leaders) within our internal structure as well as our customers
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Computer proficient in Windows-based software package including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Self-motivated and a self-starter; strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize projects and multitask at high level of efficiency
- Up to 50% travel within the territory, outside of territory, and some international
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs safely due to the requirement to handle equipment
- Valid Driver's License
- Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
COMPENSATION
- Compensation includes a base salary between $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 depending upon experience and qualifications, plus a sales incentive plan, and car allowance.
What We Offer
As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service
Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.
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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Field Application Specialist
Match your degree to the role's technical domain
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field aligns with the Field Application Specialist job duties. A general science degree supporting a highly specialized instrumentation role can trigger an RFE, so document the direct connection in your credential evaluation before the employer files.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Field Application Specialist postings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this exact role. LCA history signals a company has navigated DOL requirements before and understands the prevailing-wage obligations tied to your territory.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and work location before your offer conversation. Field Application Specialists span wage levels depending on autonomy and supervisory scope, and your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL-certified level on the LCA your employer files.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment covers your assigned territory
Field Application Specialists often work remotely or across multiple client sites. Your employer's E-Verify participation must cover the worksite location on your H-1B petition, so confirm which office or cost center is listed as your primary work location before the I-129 is submitted.
Prepare a technical duties letter before the petition
Ask your hiring manager to draft a detailed support letter outlining the engineering or scientific tasks your role requires. O*NET's occupation profile for this title can anchor the language, and specificity about instrumentation platforms, calibration protocols, or assay validation distinguishes your petition from generic support letters.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Field Application Specialist roles often have product-launch or customer-onboarding deadlines tied to them. If your start date is firm, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days and avoid gaps in a time-sensitive deployment schedule.
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Find Field Application Specialist JobsField Application Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Application Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline, such as electrical engineering, chemistry, biology, or a closely related field. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard across the industry for this role. If the job description says 'degree preferred' rather than 'required,' that language can weaken the specialty occupation argument and should be corrected before filing.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Field Application Specialists?
Life sciences equipment, semiconductor capital equipment, analytical instrumentation, and industrial automation companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this title. These employers rely on deep product knowledge that takes years to build, giving them a strong business reason to sponsor and retain technically qualified professionals through the full petition and renewal cycle. You can search verified H-1B sponsoring employers for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does working across multiple client sites affect my H-1B petition?
Field Application Specialists frequently travel to customer facilities, which raises an important H-1B compliance issue. USCIS and DOL require that a new LCA be filed whenever you work at a third-party site for more than 30 continuous workdays if it wasn't listed in the original petition. Your employer should document client site assignments and file amendments proactively to stay within compliance.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B for a field role that covers multiple states?
Yes, but the LCA must reflect the area of intended employment, and prevailing wages vary by location. If your territory spans states, your employer may need to file multiple LCAs or use the highest applicable wage level across all covered locations. The DOL's H-1B regulations require the wage to meet or exceed the local prevailing rate wherever you're performing work.
What should I look for in an employer's H-1B sponsorship process for this role?
Look for employers who have filed LCAs specifically for Field Application Specialist or closely related titles, not just general engineering roles. An employer who has gone through this process before will understand the specialty occupation documentation requirements, prevailing wage tiers, and the amendment obligations that come with territory-based work. Employers who are new to sponsoring this title are more likely to underestimate the compliance burden.
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