Technical Support Specialist - LC/MS

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description The LC/MS Technical Support specialist is responsible for creating an outstanding experience for new and existing customers. Armed with product and service knowledge combined with friendly energetic customer relationship skills, the LC/MS technical support specialist provides customer support and technical assistance to customers in a fast paced and energetic environment. The position will primarily be supporting LC/MS instrumentation and associated software for the Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics market, primarily using Orbitrap Mass Spectrometers coupled with nano-LC systems. LC/MS Technical Support specialist will effectively use Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence and other digital tools to perform remote diagnostics and troubleshooting to ensure minimal disruption to customer’s analytical needs by minimizing the need for onsite service visits. One position would be remote in the upper 48 United States or Canada Key Responsibilities: Provide technical support via phone or electronically to both external and internal customers, involving instrument hardware, software and instrument operations. Provide application (Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics) support to customers. Occasionally assist field service team to complete onsite repair calls. Create, coordinate and manage all ticket types for Technical Support and Onsite service requests. Assist in the development and implementation of plans to improve technical services including new and emerging digital capabilities, artificial intelligence tools while working towards corporate/individual revenue and customer allegiance goals. Maintain highly accurate records in the service database for compliance regulations. Promote aftermarket products and services for the service organization Effectively communicate competitive information and additional sales opportunities to Marketing and Sales Engineers. Engage with factory for product improvements. Achieve performance objectives personally and as a team Strive to increase customer satisfaction daily All other duties as assigned by Technical Support Manager and/or Supervisor. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences or equivalent related experience required. Minimum of 3+ years of relevant field service and application experience with LC/MS Must be well versed with Orbitrap based mass spectrometers and nano-flow liquid chromatography systems Keen ability to solve, diagnose and provide solutions to sophisticated problems Able to communicate effectively with a variety of people Other Job Requirements: Adhere to OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe workplace environment Good interpersonal skills. Detailed understanding of Windows based software, networking and PC hardware. Ability to prioritize activities (tech support calls, training, travel, service calls and other group needs) and establish realistic schedules to meet requirements. A positive attitude, motivated, competitive and high energy is required Able to present complex ideas to non-technical audience and solve customer problems with persistence and a positive approach Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and meticulous. Ability to travel 30% of the time in a year for business purposes Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $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. COVID-19 Vaccination Update for U.S. & Canada Colleagues All U.S. colleagues are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. New hires will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. U.S. new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services and Customer Support - Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. U.S. and Canada new hires in Clinical Research who are in the following job categories must be fully vaccinated before their first day of employment or request an accommodation: executive director level and above, client-facing commercial, clinical research associates (CRAs), Assistant CRA (ACRAs), all CRA and ACRA line managers, clinic-based staff in early development services and accelerated enrollment solutions, and FSP within analytical services division roles. Canada new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. New hires in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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