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How much do remote upstream scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote upstream scientist in the United States is $127,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,000.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote upstream scientist?

A Remote Upstream Scientist is a professional who specializes in the early stages of biopharmaceutical or chemical production processes, known as upstream processing, and performs their duties remotely. Their work typically involves designing and optimizing cell culture or fermentation systems to produce desired biological products, such as proteins or vaccines. By working remotely, they leverage digital tools and data analysis to monitor, manage, and improve production processes without being physically present in the laboratory or manufacturing facility. This role requires strong technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with on-site teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote upstream scientist?

To thrive as a Remote Upstream Scientist, you need a strong background in biological sciences, process engineering, and data analysis, often supported by a relevant degree (such as biotechnology or chemical engineering) and experience in upstream bioprocessing. Familiarity with bioreactor systems, process control software, and data visualization tools is typically required, along with knowledge of industry standards like GMP. Strong problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, and effective virtual communication skills set top performers apart in remote environments. These competencies ensure precise experimental execution, robust data interpretation, and seamless collaboration with distributed teams, all critical for advancing biomanufacturing objectives.

What are some common challenges remote upstream scientists face when collaborating with cross-functional teams?

Remote Upstream Scientists often work with process engineers, downstream scientists, and quality assurance teams spread across different locations and time zones. Effective communication and data sharing can be challenging, especially when troubleshooting experiments or scaling up processes. To overcome these hurdles, it's important to leverage collaborative digital tools, maintain detailed documentation, and schedule regular virtual meetings. Building strong relationships with team members and proactively addressing gaps in information flow can greatly enhance productivity and project outcomes.

What is the difference between Remote Upstream Scientist vs Remote Downstream Scientist?

AspectRemote Upstream ScientistRemote Downstream Scientist
CredentialsAdvanced degree in Geology, Petroleum Engineering, or related fieldDegree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
Work EnvironmentExploration, reservoir analysis, and resource assessmentRefining, product development, and marketing
Industry UsageOil & Gas exploration companies, energy firmsRefining companies, petrochemical industries
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in exploration and resource extractionUnderstanding roles in product development and refining

The Remote Upstream Scientist focuses on exploration, reservoir analysis, and resource assessment within the oil and gas industry, requiring geoscience or engineering credentials. In contrast, the Remote Downstream Scientist works on refining processes, product development, and marketing, often with chemistry or chemical engineering backgrounds. Both roles are essential in the energy sector but differ in their focus areas and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Remote Upstream Scientist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,031 per year, or $61.1 per hour.

Field Applications Scientist - Cell Health

Miami, FL • Remote

Danaher
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Danaher rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 31 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Field Applications Scientist - Cell Health

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences' mission is to empower those seeking answers to life's most important scientific and healthcare questions. With a legacy spanning 80+ years, we have long been a trusted partner to our customers, who are working to transform science and healthcare with the next groundbreaking discovery. As part of our team of more than 2,900 associates across 130 countries, you'll help drive our vision of accelerating answers-and our commitment to excellence.

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

About this role

We are seeking a Field Applications Specialist to serve as the primary scientific and applications expert for our cell analysis and bioprocess analytics portfolio across the Eastern United States. This is a field-based, customer-facing role in which you will be the trusted scientific voice for customers in biopharma, cell line development, and process development-partnering closely with the Sales team while guiding customers to get the most reliable, reproducible results from their workflows.

At its core, this role is about scientific problem-solving. Every customer arrives with a different system-different cell types, different molecules, different objectives-and your job is to understand that system, identify the factors driving variability, and optimize a solution that works for them. Success depends as much on your ability to communicate complex science clearly, to audiences ranging from bench scientists to senior leadership, as on your technical depth. This is a remote role and can be performed from any location within the Eastern U.S. territory.

In this role, you will be responsible for:
  • Serving as the primary applications and scientific resource for customers - Solve challenges and get the most from their instruments and assays, understand the customer's specific cell types, samples, and goals; diagnosing the many sample- and instrument-level factors that can lead to variable or inconsistent results; and optimizing the workflow to deliver accurate, reproducible outcomes.
  • Supporting antibody and protein quantification applications by understanding customers' specific molecules-including antibody structure and conformation-and how those characteristics can influence results, then guiding customers toward reliable, optimized measurements.
  • Delivering product demonstrations, on-site trainings, and applications support, both in the field and via web-based platforms.
  • Working cross-functionally as the connective point between the customer and the wider organization: knowing who to engage and when, and collaborating across Sales, Product Management, and R&D to resolve issues and advance opportunities.
  • Capturing Voice of Customer from the field and relaying it to Product Management and R&D, helping to shape future product iterations and ensure the portfolio continues to perform and hold up over time.
The required qualifications for the job include:
  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related life science; advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) a plus.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant life sciences experience in a field applications, technical support, or laboratory/bioprocess environment; a combination of hands-on lab experience with customer-facing experience is ideal.
  • Hands-on mammalian cell culture experience, preferably including fed-batch culture and the maintenance, counting, and viability assessment of mammalian cell lines (e.g., CHO, HEK).
  • Working knowledge of cell counting and viability analysis, including the sample- and instrument-level factors that can drive variability, and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize across diverse cell types.
  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Eastern U.S. territory (up to 85%), with a valid driver's license and the ability to work independently from a home office.
It would be a plus if you also possess:
  • Cell line development (CLD) experience and hands-on familiarity with antibody / monoclonal (IgG) production - highly desired for supporting bioprocess and titer-related applications.
  • An understanding of antibody structure and conformation and how a molecule's characteristics can affect its quantification and behavior in an assay.
  • Process development or drug manufacturing experience in a biopharma/biotech setting (e.g., upstream/bioreactor, scale-up/scale-down, or GMP environments).
  • Hands-on experience with multimode microplate readers, particularly those with fluorescence polarization (FP) detection capability.
  • Understanding of B2B and QC/QA/R&D customer requirements and of validation processes in the pharma/biopharma industry (e.g., GMP, IQ, OQ).

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to travel within a defined territory, with an expectation of ~3 days per week in the field engaging customers. This role requires frequent local travel to maximize account coverage and engagement; overnight travel is minimal.
  • Must have valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • The field sales activity will take this individual to customer's locations and moderate physical activity (e.g. lifting/carrying of materials) occurs

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Life Sciences can provide.

The base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $125,000. This role is also eligible for Sales Incentive Compensation (SIC). The total target compensation at plan (base + SIC) is $95,000 - $155,000 annually. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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We are a science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges, and improving quality of life around the world. A global family of more than 20 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today's most dynamic, growing industries.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

1984