
Field Service Engineer III (LCMS) - MD/DC
Frederick, MDJob$40.06–50.48/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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Job overview
The Field Service Engineer supports customers with installation, repair, preventive maintenance, and qualification of chromatography and mass spectrometry products. The role is remote in the Maryland/DC region, with up to 75% travel in the territory. Candidates need a relevant bachelor’s degree and five or more years of hands-on LC/MS instrument experience, or an advanced degree with relevant experience. The position requires U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.
How You Will Make an Impact
Field Service Engineers play a key role in delivering field service support and managing customer relationships, handling installation, repairs, preventative maintenance, and instrument qualification. They provide hands-on technical support and work closely with customers to ensure equipment performance, efficiency, and a positive customer experience.
Location
This is a remote role based in Maryland/DC region and will require up to 75% travel within the designated territory. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out installation, preventative maintenance, repair support, and training of Chromatography (https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/industrial/chromatography.html) and Mass Spectrometry (https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/industrial/mass-spectrometry.html) product in a professional, reliable, and customer-orientated manner
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Responsibility for meeting customer SLA and internal KPI objectives
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Ensure customer satisfaction in all aspects of services provided
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Share experience and standard approach of product services and applications with colleagues. Contribute to knowledge base to allow continued improvement of work efficiency and effectiveness
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Assist the Commercial Team with technical information, training, and demonstrations
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Accurately document field service activities, including installation report and service work report, and submit timely through the required system
Keys to Success
Education
Bachelor’s degree in analytical chemistry, engineering, physics, or equivalent and 5+ years of hands-on technical experience installing, troubleshooting and repairing LC/MS instruments or Advanced degree with relevant experience
Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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Strong electronics and mechanical troubleshooting skills with ability to diagnose issues down to component level
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Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics
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Experience with ultra-high vacuum systems and high voltage equipment preferred
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Experience documenting service activities and preparing detailed reports
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Ability to effectively train and support customers with equipment operation
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Adherence to safety protocols and quality standards
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Demonstrated success in meeting customer satisfaction goals
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Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
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Strong organizational and time management capabilities
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Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to work independently
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and service management software
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Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in various laboratory environments
Other
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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
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Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen
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This role requires regular access to government customer sites. The successful candidate must be able to meet applicable customer and site-specific identification, screening, and security access requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $40.06–$50.48.
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:
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A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
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Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
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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
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Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
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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
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,259 open Field Service Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$40.06–50.48/hr
- US median$31–43/hr401 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $45.27/hr, is 23% above the US median midpoint ($37/hr) — in the top quarter of Field Service Engineer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 18 open Field Service Engineer jobs in Maryland and 1,259 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Honeywell Technologies136 open
- Eaton Corporation95 open
- ThermoFisher Scientific (this employer)69 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Field Service Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (901 postings).
- Education
- 354 of the 1,259 open Field Service Engineer jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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