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Technical Support Specialist II

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • Milan

AI generated summary

  • You should have a degree in Microbiology or related field, 3+ years lab experience, SAP knowledge, strong customer service skills, proficiency in Italian and English, and organization skills.
  • You will provide global technical support, manage customer complaints in SAP, assist vendors, prepare reports, advocate for customers, and improve technical support processes based on needs.

Requirements

  • Graduate or equivalent in Microbiology, Biomedical or Biological Science
  • At least three years relevant laboratory experience
  • Strong customer service focus with ability to solve problems and offer effective solutions
  • experienced in the use of SAP
  • Proficient in Italian and English, any other European language preferable
  • Solid understanding of the Microbiology Division product range
  • Organized and diligent
  • This role may involve occasional travel for customer visits and requires the ability to work in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support customers, selling sites, channel partners, account managers and other technical support teams globally with technical advice and log all technical enquiries.
  • Manage all necessary processes for technical and instrumentation customer complaints. Including taking and processing in the Quality Notification module in SAP. Manage complaints on third party supplied products by working with vendors. Preparing customer-facing reports detailing the outcome of technical complaint investigations within agreed timescales.
  • Act as customer advocate to other functions
  • Participate in continuous improvement of our technical support offering, in-line with customer needs

FAQs

What is the work schedule for the Technical Support Specialist II role?

The work schedule is standard, Monday to Friday.

What environment will I be working in?

You will be working in an office environment.

Where is the location of this job?

The position is based in Italy within the Microbiology Division of Thermo Fisher Scientific.

What are the main responsibilities of the Technical Support Specialist II?

The main responsibilities include supporting customers with technical advice, managing technical and instrumentation customer complaints, acting as a customer advocate, and participating in the continuous improvement of our technical support offerings.

What educational qualifications are required for this role?

A graduate degree or equivalent in Microbiology, Biomedical, or Biological Science is required.

How much laboratory experience is needed for this position?

At least three years of relevant laboratory experience is needed.

Is knowledge of SAP necessary for this role?

Yes, candidates are required to have experience in the use of SAP.

What language skills are required for this job?

Proficiency in Italian and English is required, and knowledge of any other European language is preferable.

What are the keys to success in this position?

Keys to success include outstanding customer-facing skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and collaborative teamwork.

Will I need to travel for this job?

Yes, occasional travel for customer visits may be required.

What is the physical work environment like?

The role requires the ability to work in a laboratory environment.

Is customer service experience important for this position?

Yes, a strong customer service focus with the ability to solve problems and offer effective solutions is essential.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.