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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Senior Account Manager - Life Sciences Electron Microscopy
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What they do
A Molecular Biologist studies plant and animal life and conducts research to understand molecular and biochemical processes. May teach molecular biology or specialize in clinical research, gene sequencing, medical research and treatment, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or plant research. Directs research experiments and staff, operates specialized equipment and analyzes and reports research results.
$78,470 / year median in Colorado
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. As the world leader in serving science, we empower our people to advance innovative technologies, develop meaningful solutions, and build rewarding careers. With revenues of $45 billion and the largest investment in R D in the industry, we give our 130,000 extraordinary minds the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. The Materials and Structural Analysis Division's Electron Microscopy business enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries, increase productivity, and ultimately change the world. The MSD EM business designs, manufactures, and supports the broadest range of high-performance microscopy workflows that provide images and answers in the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales. Combining hardware and software expertise in electron, ion, and light microscopy with deep application knowledge in life sciences, materials science, electronics, and natural resources markets, our worldwide Electron Microscopy team is dedicated to supporting customers' pursuit of discovery and solutions to global challenges. Position Summary The Senior Account Manager, Life Sciences Electron Microscopy is responsible for driving growth and managing strategic customer relationships across academic institutions, research universities, and core facilities within a defined territory including Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. This role focuses on cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and volume electron microscopy (volume EM) solutions, partnering closely with leading researchers and facility directors to support advancements in structural biology, cryo-electron tomography, and 3D cellular imaging. The position plays a critical role in positioning Thermo Fisher Scientific as a trusted partner in cutting-edge academic research. Responsibilities The Account Manager is responsible for managing sales and account management activities for assigned academic accounts, defining and driving sales strategies, and ensuring achievement of bookings, revenue, and business goals. Own all sales and account management responsibilities for Life Sciences Electron Microscopy solutions within academic institutions, national laboratories, and research centers across the assigned multi-state territory. Focus on cryo-EM platforms, sample preparation workflows, and volume EM technologies supporting structural biology and advanced imaging research. Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned to institutional priorities, grant funding cycles, and core facility growth initiatives. Build strong relationships with principal investigators, lab managers, core facility directors, and university leadership across the region. Identify, develop, and close opportunities across the full workflow, including instrumentation, automation, software, and service offerings. Maintain accurate quarterly booking forecasts and provide regular updates to management. Develop deep understanding of academic funding mechanisms, including federal grants (e.g., NIH), institutional funding, and shared instrumentation programs. Confirm system configurations, specifications, and acceptance criteria to ensure successful order closure. Partner with application scientists and product specialists to deliver technical demonstrations, workshops, and seminars tailored to academic audiences. Drive adoption of advanced workflows such as single-particle analysis, cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET), and large-volume 3D imaging techniques (e.g., serial block-face