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Field Application Specialist
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Remote in North America (US or Canada)
At Thermo Fisher Scientific youll find impactful work innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to doing things the right way for the right reasons. We always keep the customer top of mind. Our work matters such as helping customers find cures for cancer and protecting the environment. As the world leader in serving science we make the largest investment in R&D in the industry.
This role supports our Lab Automation group with headquarters in Burlington Ontario. Our team builds manufactures and installs robotic solutions globally accelerating drug discovery synthetic biology research and clinical testing for major pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers. Learn more about Laboratory Automation on our website ApplicationSpecialistyouplayan important rolein theimplementation ofcustom automated laboratoryprojects.This will be achieved through applying Thermo Fisher Scientifics Momentum Automation Workflow software and will include testing &problem solvingof automated robotic systems integrated with specialized instrumentation to defined specifications.Understanding the customersscientificworkflows will enable you tooptimizeprocesses for efficiency and consistent high-quality results.
What you will contribute:
Optimizethe customers workflows for throughput while delivering reliable results
Lead discussionsasthe domainexpertand provide customers with system introduction-level training
Share feedbackwith internalteams to help drive and implement continuous improvements
Key Responsibilities
Translatecustomerscientificrequirementstodevelop implement andvalidateautomatedworkflows usingour scheduling softwareintegrated witha widearray ofdiagnostic laboratory instruments.
Serve as the technical lead in definingdata-handlingrequirements and configuring systems to interact with the customers Lab Information Management System (LIMS) as needed.
Teachandoptimizerobot/movermotionand workflowsfor efficiencyand reliability
Conduct robust testing strategies to ensure customer satisfaction andsuccessfully achieve site acceptance test (SAT) approval
Ensure systems are integrated according to best practices and defined standard operating procedures
How will you get there
Education:
Bachelorsdegree inscience (BiologyChemistry Computer)Engineeringorrelatedfield
Experience:
5yearsofrelevant industryexperience
3yearsin a role directly collaborating with customers in a professional environment
Experience in Pharmaor Biotechindustriesworking withlaboratoryinstrumentation considered an asset
Knowledge & Skills:
Highproficiencyinsoftwareproblem-solvingtechniquesand ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanicaldevices
Strong analytical skills toidentifyand addressappropriate solutionsto complex requirements
Proficiencywith programming languages (C Python or other)is desirable
Familiarity with IQ/OQ validation orGxPrequirementsis considered an asset
Solidunderstanding ofsoftware andcomputer communications
Demonstrated ability toleadinfluenceand collaborate with customers andvariousteam functions
Strong organization planning and time leadership skills
Other Requirements:
Valid Passport
Ability to travel75% of the timeinternationallywithout restrictions
Compensation
The salary range estimated for this position based in Canada is .Required Experience:
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