Field Application Scientist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Field Application Scientists working in the U.S. typically qualify for H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship, as the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a life sciences or engineering field. Most employers in biotech, diagnostics, and scientific instrumentation sponsor candidates directly. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
How will you make an impact?
This opening is for a highly qualified and self-motivated individual to support our LC-MS instrumentation as a Field Application Scientist, with a strong focus on our latest generation Orbitrap technology. As a member of the Thermo Fisher Scientific West Discovery Region team, the candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary matrix team that includes regional sales representatives, marketing and service professionals, product development scientists, and engineers. Primary responsibilities will be to support the commercial field sales team by providing support for the newest Orbitrap technology, focusing mainly on the proteomics mass spectrometry market. The support will mainly be at customer sites (within North America) and focus on rapidly jump-starting customers for future success.
What will you do?
- Provide pre- and post-sales technical and application assistance in response to customer enquiries (both internal and external), including education, training, on-site visits, and remote/virtual support.
- Build new customer advocates from newly completed sales.
- Prepare and present technical seminars to existing and potential customers, either as part of the sales process or at organized events.
- Deepen and broaden Thermo Fisher Scientific’s customer relationships with key scientific and educational leaders.
- Assist in developing insightful content; examples include company hosted websites, videos, seminars, applications reports, eLearning material, etc.
How will you get here:
- 5+ years of related experience with a master’s degree is required or 2+ years of related experience with a PhD is preferred.
- 3+ years of hands-on LCMS experience.
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative proteomics LCMS workflows (e.g. TMT, DDA, DIA) and associated sample preparation techniques.
- This position requires extensive contact with customers and therefore outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required.
- A proven track record to work independently and a strong work ethic is critical.
- Ability to accommodate 75% travel.
This position is not approved for relocation assistance.
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. As 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.
Apply today!
Benefits:
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension/retirement, 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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $90,900.00–$125,000.00. 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
Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
How will you make an impact?
This opening is for a highly qualified and self-motivated individual to support our LC-MS instrumentation as a Field Application Scientist, with a strong focus on our latest generation Orbitrap technology. As a member of the Thermo Fisher Scientific West Discovery Region team, the candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary matrix team that includes regional sales representatives, marketing and service professionals, product development scientists, and engineers. Primary responsibilities will be to support the commercial field sales team by providing support for the newest Orbitrap technology, focusing mainly on the proteomics mass spectrometry market. The support will mainly be at customer sites (within North America) and focus on rapidly jump-starting customers for future success.
What will you do?
- Provide pre- and post-sales technical and application assistance in response to customer enquiries (both internal and external), including education, training, on-site visits, and remote/virtual support.
- Build new customer advocates from newly completed sales.
- Prepare and present technical seminars to existing and potential customers, either as part of the sales process or at organized events.
- Deepen and broaden Thermo Fisher Scientific’s customer relationships with key scientific and educational leaders.
- Assist in developing insightful content; examples include company hosted websites, videos, seminars, applications reports, eLearning material, etc.
How will you get here:
- 5+ years of related experience with a master’s degree is required or 2+ years of related experience with a PhD is preferred.
- 3+ years of hands-on LCMS experience.
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative proteomics LCMS workflows (e.g. TMT, DDA, DIA) and associated sample preparation techniques.
- This position requires extensive contact with customers and therefore outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required.
- A proven track record to work independently and a strong work ethic is critical.
- Ability to accommodate 75% travel.
This position is not approved for relocation assistance.
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. As 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.
Apply today!
Benefits:
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension/retirement, 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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $90,900.00–$125,000.00. 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 Visa Sponsorship as a Field Application Scientist
Target biotech and diagnostics companies first
Companies like Illumina, Thermo Fisher, and Bio-Rad have established immigration programs and sponsor Field Application Scientists regularly. Larger employers process H-1B petitions in volume, which often means faster internal approvals and dedicated HR support for visa filings.
Confirm your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the job. A degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or biomedical engineering typically satisfies the specialty occupation standard for this role. A general science degree may require additional documentation.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Some employers cover H-1B filing fees; others pass costs to the employee. Clarify who pays premium processing, attorney fees, and future green card sponsorship before signing. These details are easier to negotiate before you accept than after.
Australian citizens should ask about the E-3 visa
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and is significantly easier to obtain than the H-1B. There is no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and applications can be processed at an Australian U.S. consulate within weeks of receiving a job offer.
Document your technical expertise thoroughly
For H-1B or O-1 petitions, USCIS scrutinizes whether the role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Field application work involving complex instrumentation, assay development, or clinical diagnostics strengthens this case. Collect letters, publications, and product certifications in advance.
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Find Field Application Scientist JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Application Scientist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Field Application Scientists generally qualify as a specialty occupation under H-1B requirements because the role typically demands at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific field such as molecular biology, biochemistry, or biomedical engineering. USCIS looks for a direct connection between the degree field and job duties, so roles that involve complex instrumentation, assay support, or scientific troubleshooting at an advanced level tend to hold up well during adjudication.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as a Field Application Scientist?
A bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant life sciences or engineering discipline is the standard requirement. Molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical engineering, and related fields are the strongest fits. A general biology or interdisciplinary degree may still qualify, but your employer's immigration attorney will likely need to document the connection between your coursework and the specific technical duties in the role more carefully.
Are Field Application Scientist roles hard to get sponsored for compared to software jobs?
Sponsorship availability is narrower than in software, but biotech and diagnostics employers sponsor this role at meaningful rates. Companies with large commercial science teams, such as those selling sequencing platforms, laboratory analyzers, or reagent systems, regularly hire internationally. The H-1B lottery remains the main obstacle, though Australian citizens can sidestep it entirely with the E-3 visa. You can find employers actively sponsoring this role on Migrate Mate.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B as a Field Application Scientist?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to move to a new employer once your transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as you have been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer files a fresh I-129 petition. Because Field Application Scientist duties and degree requirements are consistent across companies, transfers within the same industry are straightforward from an immigration standpoint.
Do Field Application Scientists have a path to a green card through their employer?
Yes, most employer-sponsored green card paths for this role go through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories, which require the employer to complete PERM labor certification first. The process typically takes two to four years before a priority date becomes current, longer for Indian and Chinese nationals due to visa backlogs. Some employers with strong immigration programs will initiate the green card process after one to two years in the role, so it is worth asking about this explicitly during negotiations.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Field Application Scientist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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