Support Analyst / Technical Support Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Scientific Instruments, Laboratory Automation, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Laboratory Science, Life Sciences, or Information Technology (or a related field)
  • Experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C# and .NET
  • Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Flexibility to work rotational days/weekends and travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, customer-focused technical support for DSAS products such as SampleManager LIMS, Watson LIMS, and Integration Manager
  • Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex technical issues efficiently
  • Follow IT service management (ITSM) protocols, including incident, problem, and service request management, as well as root cause analysis
  • Take full ownership of assigned support cases, from initial contact through resolution, ensuring compliance with service level agreements
  • Work with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools such as Salesforce or Atlassian Jira to manage customer interactions and track progress
  • Apply programming expertise in .NET and C# to diagnose and address technical challenges
  • Work with databases (MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL) to perform basic administration tasks and design efficient SQL scripts
  • Demonstrate understanding of cloud platforms and container technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Kubernetes
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams such as TechOps, Development, and Professional Services
  • Communicate clearly and respectfully with customers and colleagues through both written and verbal channels
  • Handle challenging customer situations with professionalism and empathy
  • Proactively identify critical issues and collaborate with team leaders, managers, or development teams to drive timely resolutions
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of Knowledge Articles and technical documentation for DSAS products
  • Embrace and apply the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System to improve the efficiency and quality of support operations
  • Travel domestically and internationally as needed to provide direct customer support and training
  • Represent Thermo Fisher Scientific as a trusted customer advocate, consistently demonstrating the company’s core values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

Skills

.NET
C#
MS SQL
Oracle
PostgreSQL
SQL
AWS
Kubernetes
Salesforce
Atlassian Jira
ITSM
SampleManager LIMS
Watson LIMS
Integration Manager

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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