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Technical Service Engineer III – Cell Sorting, Spectral Flow Cytometry
Location
California
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$40 - $53 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Technical Service Engineer III – Cell Sorting, Spectral Flow Cytometry
Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Provide expert-level support for customers using Cell Sorting, Spectral Flow Cytometry, and related Flow Cytometry technologies • Collaborate with researchers worldwide to optimize instrument performance and analytical outcomes • Utilize remote diagnostic technologies while building strong relationships with field teams, R&D, and customers • Combine technical problem-solving, customer interaction, and continuous learning as you work with advanced scientific instrumentation
Job 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
Benefits
- 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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