Field Service Engineer - Los Angeles

Element Biosciences
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have field service experience with NGS sequencing instruments and a background in scientific instrumentation.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with field service experience in scientific equipment and a background in genomics or related fields
    — “experience troubleshooting instrument issues involving software, hardware and chemistry”
  • Individuals who thrive on customer interaction and can manage complex technical tasks independently
    — “Displaying professionalism, understanding, tact and technical knowledge in all customer interactions”
  • Professionals with a history of full life cycle product launches and technical documentation
    — “Experience with multiple full life cycle product launches preferred”

Things to consider

  • This role requires up to 80% domestic travel, which may be a significant logistical factor
    — “Domestic travel up to 80%”
  • Candidates must be available for non-regular business hours due to customer support demands
    — “Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to troubleshoot complex systems involving optics, fluid handling, and thermal components
    — “Experience servicing scientific instrumentation involving optics, fluid handling and thermal systems”
  • Emphasize your experience with next generation sequencers and sequencing run setup
    — “Providing onsite installation, qualification, upgrades, repairs and preventative maintenance service on next generation sequencers”
  • Showcase your technical writing abilities and use of CRM software for accurate documentation
    — “Utilizing service CRM software to accurately document work in a timely manner”
Pace · VariedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Provide onsite installation, qualification, upgrades, repairs and preventative maintenance service on next generation sequencers
  • Identify root causes and resolve product issues in the field
  • Display professionalism in all customer interactions
  • Implement and follow policies for handling spare parts
  • Utilize service CRM software to document work
Typical background
Associate or Bachelor Degree in engineering, physics, biology, chemistry or related field3+ years of relevant experience in engineering, physics, biology, chemistry or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Onsite InstallationQualificationUpgradesRepairsPreventative MaintenanceTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisCustomer SupportService CRM SoftwareSpare Parts ManagementTechnical WritingAccount Management

Preferred

NGS Sequencing InstrumentFluorescence MicroscopyMultiple Full Life Cycle Product LaunchesOpticsFluid HandlingThermal Systems

Stack & domain

Field Service EngineeringTroubleshootingInstrument RepairMaintenanceNGS SequencingLaboratory EquipmentOpticsFluid HandlingThermal SystemsFluorescence MicroscopyService CRM SoftwareSpare Parts ManagementProduct LaunchesProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkAttention To DetailTime ManagementAdaptabilityTrustworthinessHigh StandardsKindness

About the role

Original posting from Element Biosciences via Greenhouse

At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to develop high performing products to study genomics with unprecedented flexibility and quality that enable researchers to better understand biology for the improvement of global health. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness.  

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer who will play a pivotal role supporting our growing customer base in the Southwest, based in Los Angeles, CA. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is passionate about customer support and winning for the team. We are looking for someone with experience troubleshooting instrument issues involving software, hardware and chemistry. Ability to repair and maintenance instruments in the field.  This role will report to the Senior Manager, Field Service Engineering and will be a remote role based in Los Angeles.  

If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

Providing onsite installation, qualification, upgrades, repairs and preventative maintenance service on next generation sequencers

Identifying root causes and resolving product issues in the field with support when needed. 

Displaying professionalism, understanding, tact and technical knowledge in all customer interactions

Implementing and following policies that pertain to the handling of spare parts: ordering, usage, returns, physical count, car stock management, etc.

Utilizing service CRM software to accurately document work in a timely manner 

Education and Experience: 

Associate or Bachelor Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in engineering, physics, biology, chemistry or related field (or equivalent combination of education and industry experience)

Experience with NGS sequencing instrument and sequencing run set up preferred

Ability to troubleshoot issues with complex laboratory equipment involving chemistry, software and hardware

Strong time management, problem solving, organizational and relationship building skills. 

Experience servicing scientific instrumentation involving optics, fluid handling and thermal systems.

Experience with multiple full life cycle product launches preferred

Experience with fluorescence microscopy helpful

Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including technical writing abilities.

Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours

Demonstrated account management skills preferred 

Physical Requirements: 

Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds

Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours 

Location:  

Remote – Los Angeles, CA 

Travel:   

Domestic travel up to 80% 

Job Type: 

Full-time/Non-exempt 

Base Compensation Pay Range: 

$103,000 - $126,000

In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options, discretionary annual bonus, low cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, and flexible paid time off.  

Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience.  

We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. 

Source: Element Biosciences careers (Greenhouse)

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