Field Service Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate degree from a Technical or Engineering field in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical, or equivalent combination of skills and experience
  • Experience in related life sciences, biomedical engineering and/or technical customer-facing roles
  • Experience with operating, fixing, repairing, and calibrating sophisticated analyzers or systems
  • Experience in a clinical, diagnostic and/or another regulated environment (CAP, CLIA, FDA) preferred
  • Strong proficiency on Windows and other software, network knowledge, electrical/electronics, mechanics, chemistry technology; an analytical problem solver with good engineering skill
  • Exercise judgment in setting work priorities and identifying next steps
  • Able to quickly adapt to change with positive and constructive feedback
  • Work in a fast-paced environment and operate remotely from the main office with minimum supervision
  • Able to stand, bend, and/or kneel for several hours
  • Able to lift to 75 pounds, push and pull equipment, and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Located in the Kansas City, MO area (remote position)

Responsibilities

  • Provide onsite service including repairs, preventive maintenance, upgrades, and installation of IDD analyzers
  • Travel, on short notice, to customer sites to resolve reported issues or support other field service personnel
  • Observe and follow Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) and internal policies and processes as required for field service reports and job-related submissions pertaining to spare parts: ordering, usage, returns, physical count, etc
  • Display integrity, understanding, tact, fairness, and technical knowledge in all customer interactions
  • Collaborate with internal partners to resolve customer issues and improve processes
  • Provide remote and onsite service training or assistance to Biomedical Engineering Technicians (BMET) or Advanced Operators
  • Increase technical proficiency level servicing instruments by completing in-person or online training courses
  • Handle travel expenses and follow Thermo Fisher Scientific travel policies and guidelines
  • May be required to complete other related duties as the need arises and/or assigned

Skills

Equipment Repairs
Preventive Maintenance
System Upgrades
Installation
Troubleshooting
Customer Service
Laboratory Equipment
PPE Compliance
Field Service
Travel Readiness

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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