Posted 16 days ago
Field Service Engineer III (Analytical Instrumentation) Calgary Remote
@ Thermo Fisher Scientific
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Field Service Engineer III to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair chromatography and trace elemental analytical instruments across Calgary and Alberta. The role is remote and field-based with daily travel, about 20% overnight travel across Western Canada, and required U.S. training travel. Standard Monday-to-Friday schedule; candidates must already be authorized to work in Canada, with no visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities:
- Install, repair, calibrate and maintain chromatography and trace elemental instruments
- Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs at customer labs
- Manage service schedules and close work orders
- Complete required product training and certifications
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in chemistry, electronics or engineering technology
- About five years of field service experience on analytical instruments
- Hands-on experience with at least two of IC, HPLC, ICP-OES and ICP-MS
- Valid driver's licence with a safe driving record
- Eligible for international travel, including to the United States
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, overnight |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Client sites, Laboratory, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Chemistry, Electronics, Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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About Thermo Fisher Scientific 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. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
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About Thermo Fisher Scientific 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…
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| Industry | Biotechnology Research |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Waltham, MA |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Analytical InstrumentsLaboratory Supply Chain Programs and eCommerceLaboratory EquipmentLab ServicesSpecialty DiagnosticsLife SciencesPharma Servicesand CDMO |
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditionsJob Description
Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Location/Division
This is a remote, field-based position supporting customers throughout the Greater Calgary region and the Province of Alberta. The primary service territory includes the Greater Calgary area and surrounding regions throughout Alberta, with occasional travel across Western Canada.
Preference will be given to candidates currently residing in Calgary. Candidates residing elsewhere in Canada who are willing to relocate to the Calgary area prior to their start date will also be considered.
We are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. Candidates must already be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Visa sponsorship and international relocation assistance are not available for this position.
Daily travel within the assigned territory is required, along with occasional overnight travel (approximately 20%) throughout Western Canada for customer support and training.
Initial and ongoing technical training is conducted primarily in the United States and requires international travel. Candidates must be eligible to travel to the U.S. for required training and business support.
Discover Impactful Work
As an Engineer III, Field Service, you will deliver advanced technical service and support for Thermo Fisher Scientific's analytical instrumentation solutions, specializing in Chromatography (IC/HPLC) and Trace Elemental technologies (ICP-OES/ICP-MS). You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, qualify, and optimize analytical systems while building trusted customer relationships that maximize laboratory productivity and performance.
As part of the Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Division (CMD), you will support a diverse portfolio of analytical instrumentation used by leading laboratories across academia, industry, healthcare, and government.
This role offers a high degree of autonomy and is best suited to an experienced field service engineer with a broad analytical instrumentation background across both Chromatography and Trace Elemental technologies who can quickly become a trusted technical resource for our customers.
A Day in the Life
- Install, commission, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, maintain, and qualify Chromatography (IC/LC/HPLC/UHPLC) and Trace Elemental (ICP-OES/ICP-MS) instrumentation.
- Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs to maximize customer productivity and instrument uptime.
- Deliver exceptional technical support while building trusted customer relationships.
- Manage service schedules, complete documentation, and accurately close work orders using company systems.
- Complete required product training and maintain technical certifications.
- Work safely in customer laboratory environments while following Thermo Fisher Scientific and customer safety requirements.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the Service organization to provide technical support and share expertise.
- Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific professionally in every customer interaction.
Keys to Success
Education
- Diploma, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Electronics, Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
- Laboratory or bench chemistry experience is considered an asset.
Experience
- Field service experience supporting analytical instrumentation or equivalent technical experience.
- Candidates with approximately five or more years of progressively responsible field service experience supporting analytical instrumentation are strongly preferred. Equivalent combinations of experience and demonstrated technical expertise across multiple Chromatography and Trace Elemental platforms will also be considered.
- The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise across both Chromatography and Trace Elemental instrumentation, with demonstrated experience supporting multiple platforms.
- Hands-on service experience supporting at least two of the following technologies is strongly preferred, with experience spanning both Chromatography and Trace Elemental product lines:
- Ion Chromatography (IC)
- Liquid Chromatography (LC/HPLC/UHPLC)
- ICP-OES
- ICP-MS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced field environment.
- Commitment to safety while working in customer laboratory environments.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance and routinely transport service tools and equipment.
- Frequent travel throughout Alberta with occasional overnight travel as required.
- Must be eligible to travel internationally, including to the United States, for required training and business support. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain all necessary travel documentation, including a valid passport.
What We Offer
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll join a global team dedicated to advancing science and improving lives. We offer meaningful work, industry-leading technology, ongoing technical development, competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to grow your career while making a difference for customers around the world.
Apply today at jobs.thermofisher.com.
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