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Field Application Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer or Scientific Technician/Technologist categories, depending on your credentials and the role's technical requirements. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry; Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. A bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or applied science field is typically required.
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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.
Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCP here.
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CA Privacy Notice for Employees
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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.
We look forward to receiving your application.

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.
Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCP here.
E-Verify Participation Info
E-Verify Workers Rights
For Residents of California please review;
CA Privacy Notice for Employees
LI-remote
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.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Field Application Specialist
Verify your degree aligns with the role
TN classification requires your credential to match the job's technical function. A degree in electrical engineering supports a Field Application Specialist role in semiconductor or test equipment; a general business degree does not. Confirm the match before applying.
Identify employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Target companies in industrial automation, life sciences instrumentation, and semiconductor equipment, since these industries frequently hire Field Application Specialists in roles that may qualify for TN status. Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by employers with recent visa filings, indicating experience with work visa sponsorship.
Request a support letter covering field duties explicitly
Your employer's TN support letter must describe on-site client work, technical demonstrations, and troubleshooting responsibilities, not just 'application support.' CBP officers scrutinize vague letters; specific duty language tied to your engineering credential strengthens the classification argument.
Distinguish Engineer from Scientific Technician categories early
Field Application Specialist roles can qualify under either TN Engineer or Scientific Technician/Technologist depending on whether you hold a four-year engineering degree or a two-year technical credential. Clarify which category your employer is petitioning under before the offer letter is drafted.
Prepare for secondary inspection if your role sounds commercial
Canadian applicants entering at the port of entry risk referral to secondary if a CBP officer reads 'sales' into a Field Application Specialist title. Carry a technical job description, your degree transcript, and the certified offer letter to demonstrate the role is primarily engineering, not account management.
Understand Mexican citizens face a separate consular process
Unlike Canadians, Mexican nationals must schedule a consular appointment and cannot self-petition at the border. Factor in consulate wait times at your nearest U.S. consular post when negotiating your start date with the hiring employer.
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Find Field Application Specialist JobsField Application Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Application Specialist role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the classification depends on how the role is defined and your credentials. If you hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related applied science, the role typically qualifies under the TN Engineer category. Roles requiring only a two-year technical diploma may qualify under Scientific Technician/Technologist. The job duties must be primarily technical, not sales-focused, for the classification to hold.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Field Application Specialist roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start once your employer completes the paperwork and CBP approves your entry. H-1B requires registration in April, a random lottery selection, and a wait until October 1. For Field Application Specialist roles that meet TN's specialty occupation criteria, TN is a faster and more predictable path than H-1B for eligible Canadian and Mexican professionals.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that details your job title, duties, the TN category being claimed, your anticipated start date, and your compensation structure. The letter should explicitly connect your engineering or technical credentials to the field application duties. Canadian applicants bring this letter to the port of entry; Mexican nationals submit it as part of the consular application package.
Where can I find Field Application Specialist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, which makes it difficult to identify employers willing to sponsor TN status. Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN visa sponsorship, letting you search Field Application Specialist roles by employers with active sponsorship history so you're not guessing at which companies will support your application.
Can I change employers or roles after receiving TN status as a Field Application Specialist?
TN status is employer-specific. If you accept a position at a new company, your new employer must support a fresh TN application before you begin work there. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry for the new employer; Mexican nationals need a new consular appointment. Your existing TN does not transfer and cannot be used to start work at the new employer before the new approval.
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