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Technical Product Support Specialist
Provide proactive technical support to microbiology customers across regions
Lenexa, Kansas, United States
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3 days ago
Thermo Fisher
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Deliver dedicated Technical Support for the Microbiology Division's product lines across all market segments.
Adhere to Thermo Fisher Scientific protocols, consistencies, and procedures to ensure right-first-time operations.
Ensure that customer happiness objectives are met or exceeded.
Deliver a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers.
Collaborate with sales, customer service, management, quality, and other departments to improve the customer experience.
Collaborate with team members to exchange information and successfully implement solutions.
Process customer calls and emails within Service Level Agreements (SLAs), offering technical assistance and follow-up.
Record daily interactions with accurate information within ERP systems.
Address product discrepancies, document appropriately, and follow up.
Notify customers of Quality Systems field notifications per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Provide proactive technical support to customers requiring special handling from assigned regions.
Assist Account Managers with technical information, product comparisons, substitutions, and alternates.
Support Customer Service and other personnel regarding product inquiries, availability, and catalog numbers.
Advise account managers of potential selling opportunities within accounts.
Keep product information up to date by working with Brand and Marketing Managers.
Support and practice Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology.
Attend professional workshops and seminars as assigned.
Present training topics on current trends in microbiology.
Promote the Microbiology Division at tradeshows and events.
Stay updated on new product introductions, technologies, market changes, competitors' products, and new customer applications.
Demonstrate high levels of customer-facing soft skills.
Assist Customer Service with orders and phone calls as needed.
Report any actual or potential safety hazards to the appropriate personnel.
Travel up to 25% for onsite customer visits and validations.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, or Biology.
4+ years experience in Microbiology or Lab
Hands-on experience in clinical, food safety, pharma, or molecular laboratory settings.
Excellent oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills.
Capacity to coordinate and prioritize tasks, be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through, and handle various responsibilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Strong interpersonal, self-motivational, and negotiating skills.
Prefer experience in customer care and handling incoming and outgoing calls.
Experience in molecular microbiology, including RT-PCR, is a plus.
Familiarity with instrumentation for blood culture and AST is an advantage.
Ability to travel, as needed <25%.
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