Engineer II, Systems Infrastructure at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lagunilla, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • BA degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in technical support or a similar role
  • Proficiency in Windows and Mac operating systems
  • Knowledge of networking, VPN (Virtual Private Network), and remote access tools
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to make decisions within defined criteria
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and multi-functionally with team members
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing technology and client needs
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy
  • Prior experience with Service Now or a comparable Service Management (SM) Application
  • Ability to solve, diagnose, and resolve issues on PCs and 3rd party applications supported by Corporate Infrastructure and Security
  • Ability to follow, update, and edit Knowledge Base (KB) articles to tackle, diagnose, and resolve or hand off to higher tiered support, issues with network connectivity, such as VPN or wireless connectivity, Active Directory, security incidents, servers, and business applications
  • Fix and support peripheral devices
  • Software installation at PC level
  • Read, write, and speak the local language

Responsibilities

  • Provide remote technical support and a differentiated customer experience to clients via phone, email, chat, video, or remote access tools
  • Fix and diagnose hardware, software, and network systems issues
  • Identify and bring up critical issues to senior technical staff as needed
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all technical issues and resolutions
  • Adhere to standard procedures, follow detailed processes, and identify and advance inconsistencies with standard operating procedures and knowledge articles
  • Follow up with clients to ensure their issues are resolved to their happiness
  • Stay updated with the latest technology trends and advancements in the industry
  • Collaborate with team members to develop and implement new technical solutions and process improvements
  • Deliver training and support to clients on new technology systems as needed
  • Attend meetings and training sessions to stay updated with organizational changes and updates
  • Collaborate with service providers to order equipment or services, dispatch vendors, and handoff to other providers

Skills

Hardware Troubleshooting
Software Diagnosis
Network Systems
Remote Technical Support
Customer Support
IT Troubleshooting
Communication Skills

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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