Position Objective :
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) and repair services for innovative instruments in the Life Sciences customer segment.
- Displays a level of professionalism, understanding, tact, fairness and technical knowledge in all customer interactions.
- Accurately reports Field Service and Qualification resports to customers and be compliant to critical issues handling procedures.
- Adopts our policies that pertain to the handling of spare parts : ordering, usage, returns, physical count, car stock management, etc.
- Maintains their technical proficiency by attending trainings, staff meetings and remaining up to speed on new products, markets, customers and competitors.
- Handles travel expenses according to Thermo Fisher travel policies and guidelines.
- Executes Qualification & Validation services at customer sites as required.
- Collaborates with internal partners and peers to resolve customer issues and improve processes.
- Has regular, open and appropriate communication on work execution with management.
- May be required to perform other related duties when required and / or assigned.
Education Requirements :
Requires a degree in engineering, biology, chemistry or related field or equivalent work experience and knowledge.
Required Qualifications :
Effective and customer focused communication skills, both oral and written.Basic technical, electro-mechanical and / or laboratory instrument knowledge.Customer attitude : Knowledge of and ability to enable customer satisfaction.Strong self-organizing and administrative skills, enabled to flexible and independently work after a training period.Exercises sound logic and judgment setting work priorities.Be a team-player, positively supporting to the team.Can adapt to change with positive and constructive feedback.Preferred Qualifications :
Some experience in a related science, engineering and / or customer facing role is considered an asset.Experience in a clinical, diagnostics and / or other regulated environmentInterest in learning and understanding IT systems and processesExperience in related product applicationsOpen to relocation as other field service opportunities arise in North AmericaWorking Conditions :
Frequent travel to customer site is required and ranges from 50-75% of work time. 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.