Technical Service Engineer III Cell Sorting & Spectral Flow Cytometry
Carlsbad, CA - USA
Job Summary
Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
DESCRIPTION:
Join our Technical Support team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute to groundbreaking scientific research and innovation. As a Technical Service Engineer III youll provide expert-level support for customers using Cell Sorting Spectral Flow Cytometry and related Flow Cytometry technologies collaborating with researchers worldwide to optimize instrument performance and analytical outcomes. Youll utilize remote diagnostic technologies while building strong relationships with field teams R&D and customers. This role combines technical problem-solving customer interaction and continuous learning as you work with advanced scientific instrumentation.
REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S strongly preferred (or equivalent working experience 3 years hands-on experience with cell sorting instrumentation) or higher in science/engineering or related field
- 3 years of experience using servicing supporting or troubleshooting Thermo Fisher Scientific Life Sciences instruments or comparable technologies.
- Hands-on experience operating supporting maintaining or troubleshooting cell sorting and spectral flow cytometry instrumentation is strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a Flow Core Facility Shared Resource Laboratory biotechnology company clinical laboratory CRO or research environment supporting multiple users is highly desirable.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex hardware software optics fluidics electronics and instrument performance issues remotely.
- Working knowledge of cell sorting spectral flow cytometry and flow cytometry principles including instrument setup quality control spectral unmixing compensation fluorochrome detection sort optimization and data acquisition.
- Ability to perform root cause analysis and effectively distinguish between instrument software workflow and user-related issues.
- Familiarity with laboratory IT environments Windows administration networking concepts remote connectivity tools firewalls VPNs and system integration is preferred but not required.
- Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and across geographic boundaries while managing escalations in a professional manner.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $40.06$53.41.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) accident and life insurance and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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