Lead Field Service Technician

Job Description

The Field Service Technician (FST) performs planned maintenance, repairs and other verification/qualification services on a variety of laboratory instruments in assigned territory. The FST engages with customers and provides basic instrument services in a professional and timely manner.

Essential Functions:

• Provides planned maintenance (PM), basic repair services and temperature verifications

• Displays integrity, understanding, tact, fairness and technical knowledge in all customer interactions.

• Follows all reporting responsibilities of Remote Service Dispatch (RSD), Critical Instrument Issues, Field Problem Report (FPR) and Field Service Report (FSR) submissions.

• Is familiar with and follow policies that pertain to the handling of spare parts: ordering, usage, returns, physical count, car stock management, etc.

• Maintains their technical competency by attending trainings, staff meetings and remaining up to speed on new products, markets, customers and competitors.

• Manages travel expenses and follows Thermo Fisher travel policies and guidelines.

• Executes Qualification & Validation Products at customer sites as required

• Collaborates with internal partners to resolve customer issues and improve processes.

• Communicates regularly and effectively with management

• May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Requirements

*Must be Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check to include drug screening.

Education:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, biology, chemistry or related field or equivalent work experience and knowledge

Willing to consider recent College graduates

Experience:

1+ years of relevant experience in a related science, engineering and/or customer facing role, preferredExperience in a clinical, diagnostics and/or other regulated environment, preferred

Must have Valid driver's license and good driving record

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written

• Basic technical, electro-mechanical and laboratory knowledge

• Knowledge of and ability to deliver a high degree of customer satisfaction

• Strong organizational and administrative skills

• Uses effective questioning to identify customer needs

• Exercises sound logic and judgment setting work priorities

• Ability to self-direct and requires minimal oversight

• Participates as a positive influence to the team

• Quickly adapts to change with positive and constructive feedback

• Aptitude for learning and understanding IT systems and processes

• Experience in related product applications

• Open to relocation as other field service opportunities arise in North America

Working Conditions: Frequent travel to customer site is required and ranges from 50-75% of work time. Overnight travel less than 25% anticipated. Works both in home office as well as in a laboratory environment. Is required to lift up to 40 lbs. May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. Shoudl be comfortable able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials. Must be able to work overtime and flexible shifts. Job environments include safety requirements up to BSL3.

Competitive wages & Excellent benefits package

• Review our company’s Total Rewards

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• 401K Company Match up to 6%(after 1 year)

• Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Employee Discount Program

• Recognition Program

• Charitable Gift Matching

• Company Paid Parental Leave

• We will provide the vital equipment for your role including: computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.

• We also provide any Personal Protective Equipment you may need including: lab coats, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities associated with it. 

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