Applications Scientist, Research & Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Tewksbury, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)



Job Description





Location/Division Specific Information:



The Chemical Analysis Division (CAD) provides a diverse mix of analytical instruments and associated services to a broad range of end user markets including Safety & Security, Environmental, Food Safety, Energy, Mining, Life Science Manufacturing and Recycling, to name a few. Its instruments are deployed in the field and on the line, in challenging environments where customers put a premium on robustness, reliability and ease of use. They allow them to make decisions where they operate and streamline their businesses. CAD is a complex division with a global footprint, broad product portfolio and diverse customer base.



What will you do?

• The Applications Scientist works at the intersection of the instrumentation development, sales support and marketing, and the scientific community.
  
  


• Requires continuous collaboration with both our Software, Systems and Manufacturing groups to ensure system requirements are well understood, developed, coordinated and thoroughly tested.
  
  


• The Application Scientist will develop a detailed understanding of the applications of our devices and associated workflows
  
  


• Provide customer and market feedback to Product Marketing and Program Managers; participates in defining customer needs for new application development projects
  
  


• Collaborate with customers and industry experts to in evaluating new application needs as well as provide product training as needed
  
  


• This position is full time, and fully on-site at our Tewksbury, MA manufacturing facility
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Proven problem-solving experience with ability to find the root causes of internal/external customer issues associated with handheld analytical devices
  
  


• Ability to work independently as well as with various teams within R&D and across the site
  
  


• Programming experience desirable e.g. Python, Matlab, etc.
  
  


• Spectral library building - experience a plus
  
  


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
  
  


• Results oriented with capability to shift priorities based on project and customer needs
  
  


• Ability to write applications notes, scientific papers and marketing documents
  
  


• Ability to train adjacent teams in scientific principles of analytical instrumentation
  
  


• Ability to travel to customer sites (< 10% travel)
  
  


• Requires training on Corporate Controlled Substance Program Policy and DEA Licensure
  
  

Education



MS or PhD, in Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Spectroscopy, Material Science or related engineering field



Experience:

• Experience in molecular spectroscopy application development and technology solutions
  
  


• Prior experience in customer collaborations and partnerships
  
  

What We Offer




Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rate


• Additional shift differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift positions


• Annual performance-based bonus


• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

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• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1


• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays


• 401K


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Referral Bonus


• Career Advancement Opportunities


• Onsite gym facility


• Full-service cafeteria


• Outdoor relaxation areas

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