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Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistanceJob Description
When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do meaningful work, that makes a positive impact on a global scale. You will do challenging work and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best.
You’ll find the resources here to achieve your career goals and help 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.
How will you make an impact?
We are searching for an energetic Technical Sales Specialist ready to join our Thermo Fisher team! This role is responsible for the technical sales and related support activities for flow cytometry analyzers and cell sorters in specified academic, government and industrial accounts in the Greater Boston area, covering New England as well. This role balances prospecting for new opportunities, demonstrating flow cytometry equipment, and participation in local scientific shows and events.
What will you do:
Demonstrate selling success in the area of flow cytometers with a primary focus on analyzers and cell sorters
Display an acute awareness of the life science marketplace, particularly within flow cytometry, its trends, and our competitors
Drive sales opportunities, including providing information on product capabilities and technical specifications, as well as instrument demonstrations
Attend and participate in sales meetings, seminars and trade shows
The instrument portfolio contains innovative, high-quality flow cytometry instrumentation. Our business unit serves researchers worldwide, accelerating the process of scientific discovery with a strong focus on the areas of applied markets, cellular immunity and oncology.
Who are we looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field required, preferred M.Sc. or PhD
Strong background and experience working in flow cytometry required
5 plus years of general work experience, ideally hands on experience in a research laboratory setting preferred, or previous sales experience selling instrumentation
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong oral and written communication skills
Success in working and driving business growth across business functions
Ability to travel overnight travel up to 50% of the time
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Able to lift 50 lbs. independently
Experience in working efficiently in a matrix environment
Experience with Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of CRM systems like Sales Force
Understanding of the sales funnel and how to move sales forward in a changing environment
Can-do demeanor and highly motivated to win sales and take share from competitors
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $84,000.00–$124,925.00.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
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field
- Strong background and experience working in flow cytometry
- At least 5 years of general work experience
- Ability to travel overnight up to 50% of the time
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift 50 pounds independently
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience working efficiently in a matrix environment
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of CRM systems such as Salesforce
- Understanding of the sales funnel and ability to advance sales opportunities
- Master’s degree or PhD
- Hands-on research laboratory experience
- Previous sales experience selling instrumentation
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Insights
What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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