Software Specialist (m/w/d) Client Server Software - Laboratory products

Avantor; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory services company is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Client Server Software Team. The role involves supporting customers using HPLC instruments, combining technical expertise with customer service. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science or similar qualification, extensive knowledge of Microsoft systems, and strong communication skills. This position offers flexibility in work location, either in the UK or Germany.

Qualifications

• Experience in network technology and distributed systems.
• Willingness to travel approximately once a month.
• Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level client/server software support.
• Manage small to medium-sized software and driver projects.
• Conduct customer demos and presentations.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Customer service orientation

Microsoft client and server knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science or similar qualification

Tools

Microsoft Server

HPLC instruments

Job description

Overview

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and technically skilled colleague to join our Client Server Software Team. In this role, you will support customers who use our laboratory products, with a primary focus on HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) instruments.

Are you passionate about technology and enjoy working directly with customers? This role blends Customer Support with hands-on Microsoft Server and Network Administration, as well as the Configuration and Installation of specialized software for Chromatography (HPLC) instruments and equipment.

Flexibility is offered: you can choose to work either in Germany or in the UK, depending on your location.

Responsibilities

• Software and client/server support (1st level support)
• Supervision of small and medium-sized projects for the development of software and device drivers
• Testing of new device drivers in connection with the software products in the portfolio
• Customer demos and presentations of the various software products and client/server systems
• Customer advice on the validation of software systems
• Technical advice according to customer needs in cooperation with Avantor / VWR Sales and the customer's IT department
• Planning and implementation of installations of the software products purchased by the customer
• Configuration of the respective software components and connection of existing instruments, as well as their qualification
• Administrative briefing of the customer's IT staff
• Support with regard to the respective software and application problems in cooperation with partners and support units of the respective manufacturer, external partners and internal department colleagues
• Technical support for sales colleagues in preparing customer offers for software products
• Carrying out presentations and training courses for customers and for internal further education and training purposes for colleagues

Qualifications

• Training / studies as a laboratory assistant, technician, engineer, chemist, network specialist, IT administrator, Bachelor of Science or similar qualification
• Extensive knowledge of the current Microsoft client and server operating systems
• Microsoft Server certification is an advantage
• Familiarity with the data storage systems commonly used on the market
• Basic knowledge in the area of network technology and distributed systems is desirable
• Experience in the field of instrumental analysis, especially chromatography, is desirable
• Distinct customer and service orientation as well as quality and responsibility awareness
• Very good written and spoken English skills; German or French skills would be a strong advantage
• Willingness to travel (approximately 1 time per month)
• Driving license

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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