Technical Support Specialist (LC/MS) (REMOTE)

Employment Type

Full time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
• Office
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

The LC/MS Technical Support specialist is responsible for creating an outstanding experience for new and existing customers. Armed with product and service knowledge combined with friendly energetic customer relationship skills, the LC/MS technical support specialist provides customer support and technical assistance to customers in a fast paced and energetic environment.

The position will primarily be supporting LC/MS instrumentation and associated software for the Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics market, primarily using Orbitrap Mass Spectrometers coupled with nano-LC systems and will effectively use Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and other digital tools to perform remote diagnostics and troubleshooting to ensure minimal disruption to customer’s analytical needs by minimizing the need for onsite service visits.

Location

Remote in the upper 48 United States or Canada

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support via phone or electronically to both external and internal customers, involving instrument hardware, software and instrument operations.
• Provide application (Proteomics, Metabolomics and Lipidomics) support to customers.
• Occasionally assist field service team to complete onsite repair calls.
• Create, coordinate and manage all ticket types for Technical Support and Onsite service requests.
• Assist in the development and implementation of plans to improve technical services including new and emerging digital capabilities, artificial intelligence tools while working towards corporate/individual revenue and customer allegiance goals.
• Maintain highly accurate records in the service database for compliance regulations.
• Promote aftermarket products and services for the service organization.
• Effectively communicate competitive information and additional sales opportunities to Marketing and Sales Engineers.
• Engage with factory for product improvements.
• Achieve performance objectives personally and as a team.
• Strive to increase customer satisfaction daily.
• All other duties as assigned by Technical Support Manager and/or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences or equivalent related experience required.
• 3+ years of relevant field service and application experience with LC/MS.
• Must be well versed with Orbitrap based mass spectrometers and nano-flow liquid chromatography systems.
• Keen ability to solve, diagnose and provide solutions to sophisticated problems.
• Able to communicate effectively with a variety of people.

Other Job Requirements

• Adhere to OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe workplace environment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Detailed understanding of Windows based software, networking and PC hardware.
• Ability to prioritize activities (tech support calls, training, travel, service calls and other group needs) and establish realistic schedules to meet requirements.
• A positive attitude, motivated, competitive and high energy is required.
• Able to present complex ideas to non-technical audience and solve customer problems with persistence and a positive approach.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and meticulous.
• Ability to travel 30% of the time in a year for business purposes.