Field Service Engineer / Southwest England at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

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

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Field Service Engineer in the medical device industry
  • Strong background in Vitro Diagnostics (IVD)
  • Experience in a scientific or engineering-related field (e.g., clinical/research laboratories, electronics, biotechnology, medical devices, engineering)
  • Strong technical capability and confirmed problem-solving skills
  • Customer-focused with strong communication skills and the ability to establish relationships with customers
  • Can-do attitude with the ability to balance multiple tasks with challenging priorities
  • Proficiency in English – both written and verbal
  • Ready to extensively travel throughout the South-west of England and South of Wales
  • Valid Driving License

Responsibilities

  • Offer specialized field service assistance for our medical equipment, concentrating on IVD
  • Successfully implement solving solutions to resolve technical issues
  • Maintain excellent customer-facing and interpersonal skills to deliver outstanding service
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve and meet customer needs closely and efficiently
  • Accurately and promptly complete service reports in the CRM system and return them to customers
  • Provide remote and on-site support for customers and colleagues outside the territory with manager approval
  • Maintain accurate records of spare parts and ensure proper use
  • Support laboratory sales colleagues in developing business opportunities
  • Update systems at customer laboratories, including software and remote diagnostic connections
  • Provide information to global product teams on instrument reliability and quality
  • Adhere to quality, regulatory requirements, and company policies
  • Participate in service and commercial meetings
  • Supply to training material, support literature, and technical mentorship for customers
  • Maintain awareness of ISO9001 & ISO13485 standards
  • Maintain product knowledge to support customer success and share expertise
  • Work diligently towards achieving goals and improving customer allegiance

Skills

Field Service
IVD
Technical Troubleshooting
Customer Service
Service Reporting
Medical Equipment
Laboratory Maintenance

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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