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LCMS Field Service Engineer 1

ThermoFisher Scientific

Cambridge, MAJob$26.39–36.59/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$26.39–36.59/hr
Location
Cambridge, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Field Service Engineer installs, maintains, and qualifies analytical instruments, including chromatography systems and mass spectrometers. The role provides technical service and customer support to help instruments operate at peak performance. Candidates need a bachelor's degree and some prior experience; experience with instrument installation, troubleshooting, and repair is preferred. The position involves customer-site access, travel, and occasional emergency service calls.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Analytical Instrument Installation, nice to haveAnalytical Instrument Troubleshooting, nice to haveAnalytical Instrument Repair, nice to haveElectronics, requiredMechanical Aptitude, requiredComponent-Level Diagnosis, requiredCustomer Service, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredProblem Solving, requiredAnalytical Thinking, requiredWindows, requiredMS Office, requiredService Management Software, requiredTechnical Diagram Interpretation, requiredTechnical Schematic Interpretation, requiredTechnical Documentation Interpretation, requiredUltra-High Vacuum Systems, nice to haveHigh Voltage Equipment, nice to haveOrganization, requiredTime Management, requiredCollaboration, requiredIndependent Work, requiredLifting 50 Pounds, requiredStanding for Extended Periods, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, requiredSome Prior Experience, requiredFluent English, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredTravel Up to 50-75%, requiredCustomer Facility Credentials, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

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, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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 us at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Field Service Engineer, where you'll contribute by ensuring our sophisticated scientific instruments operate at peak performance. In this role, you'll represent our company, delivering exceptional technical service while building strong relationships with customers who are advancing critical research and innovation. You'll install, maintain, and qualify a diverse range of high-value analytical instruments, from chromatography systems to mass spectrometers. You'll combine technical expertise with customer service skills to help our customers achieve breakthrough discoveries that make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's Degree, some prior experience expected - experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing sophisticated analytical instruments preferred

  • Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Biomedical) or related scientific field

  • Advanced degrees or specialized certifications are a plus.

  • Strong electronics and mechanical aptitude with ability to diagnose issues down to component level

  • Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor

  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities

  • Fluency in English required; additional language skills welcome

  • Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and analytical thinking

  • Proficiency with Windows operating systems, MS Office, and service management software

  • Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics and documentation

  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 50-75%

  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

  • Experience with ultra-high vacuum systems and high voltage equipment preferred

  • Availability to work flexible hours and respond to emergency service calls

  • Must be able to obtain necessary credentials to access customer facilities

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively

  • Collaborative mindset with ability to work independently

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $26.39–$36.59.

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

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 1,323 open Field Service Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$26.39–36.59/hr
  • Massachusetts median$35–41/hr21 hourly ranges
  • US median$31–43/hr472 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $31.49/hr, is 20% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($39/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Field Service Engineer hourly ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 49 open Field Service Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 1,323 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Field Service Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (949 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 362 of the 1,323 open Field Service Engineer jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 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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