Lab Application Scientist, Environmental and Food Safety LCMS
At a glance
Mid-level AI Research role at Thermofisher. Bannockburn · full-time · $75,800–$113,600 base.
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What you'll do
- Demonstrate instruments and software, guiding customers through setup, operation, applications and good lab practices
- Tailor chromatography methods with customers and internal teams, troubleshooting problems and interpreting experiment or trial data
- Present scientific findings and solution capabilities clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences
- Coordinate product demos with sales and marketing, from customer qualification through reviewing results
- Track scientific literature and regulatory guidance, then advise customers and colleagues on applications and improvements
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry or a related science, or equivalent work experience
- Two to three years of practical work with chromatography and mass spectrometry instruments, software, techniques and data analysis
- Strong troubleshooting and presentation skills, including explaining complex science to varied audiences
Who this fits
This site-based Bannockburn role suits a scientist who can manage projects independently and work closely with customers and internal teams. The schedule is Monday through Friday in laboratory and office settings, with PPE and hazardous or toxic materials involved. Travel may reach twenty-five percent.
From the employer
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materialsJob Description
Lab Application Scientist, Environmental and Food Safety LCMS
R-01370219
Site based role in Bannockburn, IL
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you will 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! We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location/Division Specific Information
The Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry business develops and manufactures leading-edge instruments, consumables, and software solutions for customers working in the analytical sciences (routine testing markets) and scientific research. We play a crucial role in various scientific fields, including chemistry, pharmaceuticals, forensics, environmental analysis, and biochemistry, among others.
How will you make an impact?
The role of a Lab Scientist, Applications to provide scientific expertise and support to customers, sales teams, and internal partners within CMD (Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division) to resolve complex analytical challenges by utilizing chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques.
What will you do?
- Product Demonstrations: Conduct product demonstrations to customers on the accurate use, product features, functionality, application of instruments and software, and best practices. Understand customer’s motivation, success criteria and pain points and be able to effectively communicate customer feedback to the product development team regarding customer needs, product performance, and potential improvements.
- Understand the critical steps in the demo process and how to address them, including:
o Pre-Demo Qualification
o Demo Qualification
o Internal alignment
o Demo agreement with customer
o Demo report
o Demo result evaluation with customer
o Internal demo evaluation
- Application Optimization: Collaborate with customers and internal teams to customize applications and methodologies. This includes troubleshooting, method development, and data interpretation. May be responsible for collecting data from customer experiments or field trials, analyzing the data using statistical methods, and providing insights or recommendations based on the findings. They should be able to interpret scientific data accurately and communicate the results effectively. Occasionally helps to resolve and/or escalates customer issues & complaints.
- Technical Presentations: Deliver presentations to highlight the capabilities and benefits of solutions for various applications. Effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
- Drive Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal teams, including marketing and sales, to support strategic execution of the entire demo process.
- Scientific Support: Stay informed about the latest scientific literature, methodologies, and regulatory requirements. Acts as a trusted expert to our customers to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty which contributes to the overall success of the business. Provide scientific support and counsel to internal teams and customers and identify improvement opportunities.
How will you get here?
Education
- A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related scientific field and/or equivalent work experience.
Experience
- 2-3 years of hands-on technical experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry instruments, software, data analysis, and techniques.
- Experience in Environmental and Food Safety chemical analysis, preferred
- Chromatography method development experience, preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills to foster creativity and contribute to the team's success.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance on product usage and optimization.
- Persuasive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- This position may require up to 25% travel.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $75,800.00–$113,600.00.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