Field Service Engineer II at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Associates Degree or high school diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant experience; Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Sciences or related field highly preferred
  • 5+ years hands-on experience as a Service Engineer preferred or 3+ years experience working with scientific/medical equipment
  • Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation - Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry systems preferred
  • Effective communication skills and ability to establish good customer rapport
  • Ability to prioritize service requests and produce clear and concise documentation
  • Available to travel overnight up to 25% within the territory or other areas as required (possibly more for training and initial certifications); minimum 10% after initial training period
  • Ability to safely lift 50 lbs with assistance on occasion and lift/carry 25-30 lbs continuously throughout the day
  • Ability to bend, squat, stretch, and reach daily in a service function
  • Maintain a valid driver’s license in the state of residence and safe driving record
  • Regular and reliable attendance

Responsibilities

  • Perform on-site installation, repair, maintenance, qualification, and validation of Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry systems
  • Work client-focused in conjunction with other ULS teams and Sales
  • Use customer management software proficiently to track service calls, manage parts inventories, and complete job tasks
  • Review reports and documentation from customers, and inspect malfunctioning product to determine nature and scope of problem
  • Analyze review and inspection findings to determine source of problem, and recommend repair, replacement, or other corrective action
  • Coordinate problem resolution with engineering, customer service, and other personnel to expedite repairs
  • Analyze Chemistry and instrument reports in the process of diagnosing technical or application problems
  • Provide a communication link between the customer and the company to ensure effective service is provided
  • Develop and conduct training on the safe operations of the equipment and demonstrate skills to trainees, including team members and customers
  • Lead all aspects of field service support and customer relationship management
  • Other duties may be assigned

Skills

Chromatography
Mass Spectrometry
Installation
Repair
Preventative Maintenance
Qualification
Validation
GMP
Customer Management Software

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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