Thermo Fisher Scientific

Field Service Engineer III - SF Bay Area, CA

California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Scientific Instrumentation, Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Job Description

We have an exciting new job opportunity working for the world leader in the scientific community! Would you like to work remotely? We are looking for multifaceted individuals who can resolve problems and work directly with clients whom you will form interpersonal relationships with over time.

Responsibilities

  • Perform on-site installation, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance of Chromatography (LC/IC) and/or Mass Spectrometer (MS) equipment at customer labs
  • Handle personal parts inventories, complete job tasks and complete service reports using service ticket management software
  • Train customers on LC and/or MS equipment and software
  • Provide a communication link between the customer and the company to help ensure that effective service is provided to the customer
  • Regularly attend factory provided technical and service trainings and review technical bulletins and factory communications on newest innovative products developed by Thermo Fisher Scientific to stay up to date
  • Must be team focused while working in conjunction with Service and Sales teams
  • Review customer data and run factory protocols to troubleshoot instrumentation
  • Share diagnostic information with engineering, factory, field service, management, and other personnel to expedite repairs
  • Provide accurate and timely completion of service reports, expense reports and other administrative tasks

Minimum Education & Experience Requirement

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors degree preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in performing on-site installation, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance of Chromatography (LC/IC) and/or Mass Spectrometer (MS) equipment at customer labs
  • Proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service

Territory

  • Up to 75% travel within SF Bay Area, CA; working from home office

Environmental Conditions

  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Fluctuating Temps hot/cold
  • Laboratory Setting
  • Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
  • Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
  • Standing for full shift
  • Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
  • Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Employment Type

  • Full time

Work Schedule

  • Standard (Mon-Fri)

Benefits

  • Company car, cell phone, and laptop computer are provided
  • At Thermo Fisher, we offer competitive benefits and opportunity to advance within the company!
  • We understand the need for growth and support a wide range of career building programs.
  • We love to recognize outstanding individuals within our company and offer several ways to reward this along with benefits that can't be matched.
  • It is our goal to foster a positive work life balance which you will be happy to retire in.

Company Culture & Recognition

  • We were named Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion in 2021 after our 5th consecutive year of receiving a perfect score.
  • In 2021, we were also named Best Placed to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality for the seventh consecutive year.
  • Establishing an inclusive culture is critical to empowering our colleagues so they can contribute their best ideas and bring their true selves to work each day.

Our Mission

  • To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Our Values

  • Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement

Compensation and Benefits

  • The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $43.70–$60.00.
  • This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team,

Skills

Field Service
Installation
Corrective Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Chromatography (LC/IC)
Mass Spectrometry (MS)
Customer Training
Troubleshooting
Service Ticket Management Software
Parts Inventory Management
Technical Training
Teamwork
Communication

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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