Sr. Technical Sales Specialist, Bioproduction Purification & Pharma Analytics (Midwest)
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $128,050/yr, this role pays less than the middle Sales Engineering & Solutions opening on the board today ($194k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $156k–$308k/yr.
The posting
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
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. 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.
DESCRIPTION
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Product Specialist III, where you'll contribute to revenue growth and customer success through technical sales expertise. You'll represent our portfolio of scientific instruments and solutions, working closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions that enable them to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a technical advisor, you'll develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts while providing technical expertise across the sales cycle. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and technical support to implement sales strategies and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Location
This is a fully remote position requiring frequent field travel to cover a Midwest Territory. Preference for hire in Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, IN, Wisconsin or Minnesota. No relocation assistance provided.
REQUIREMENTS
- Master's degree plus 5 years of technical sales experience in relevant scientific instrumentation, laboratory products, or life sciences industry
- Preferred Fields of Study: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering or related discipline
- Deep technical knowledge of assigned product portfolio and applications
- Strong understanding of laboratory workflows and customer requirements
- Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with ability to explain complex technical concepts
- Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a matrix environment
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
- Travel requirements of 50-75% (3 out of 4 weeks) within assigned territory,
- Valid driver's license and ability to lift/move equipment as needed
- Proficiency in English required, additional languages valued for international roles
- Strong relationship building and negotiation skills
- Ability to analyze market trends and competitive landscape
- Experience delivering technical demonstrations and training
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Wisconsin is $103,000.00–$153,100.00.
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
Where you can sell from
Fully remote, for people based in United States.
Taken from Thermo Fisher Scientific's own posting, last seen live on 31 Oct 2026.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Analytical instruments, reagents, lab consumables and chemicals, diagnostic tests, bioprocessing products and clinical research services, sold to pharma and biotech, academic and government labs, hospitals and manufacturers.
Pay schedule: Thermo Fisher pays a salary (hourly for some inside roles) and may add a variable annual bonus based on company, team and individual results.
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