Field Service Engineer, East Coast

Stellaromics Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Engaging in impactful scientific collaborations

Job summary

An innovative biotech startup in Boston is looking for a skilled Field Service Engineer to provide hands-on technical support for its in-situ sequencing instrument. This role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and collaboration with the R&D team to enhance product performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and be comfortable in a dynamic environment, contributing to the growth of the company’s spatial biology platform. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting capital equipment in research or clinical fields.
• Experience in alignment and troubleshooting of scientific instruments.
• Strong Windows operating system knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex instrument issues.
• Maintain accurate records of field service activities.
• Work with R&D to test new hardware and software designs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical Support

Customer Communication

Electro-mechanical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

B.S. in engineering, science or related fields

Tools

HubSpot CRM

TeamViewer

Microsoft Office

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Stellaromics is seeking a skilled and customer-focused Field Service Engineer to provide technical support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for our first-generation in-situ sequencing instrument. This hands-on, field-based role partners closely with R&D to test and refine fluidics and microscopy components, ensuring high instrument reliability and continuous product improvement. The engineer will play a key role in customer satisfaction, supporting installations, repairs, and service processes while contributing to the growth of our cutting-edge spatial biology platform.

Company Description:

Spun out of Stanford and MIT, Stellaromics is an innovative biotech startup founded in 2022 and located in Boston, MA. Our pioneering proprietary technology helps researchers and clinicians create comprehensive cellular maps enhancing our understanding of various diseases, with our flagship product STARmap and upcoming Pyxa suite of products. We have a passionate management team and committed investors who believe in our patented technology and overall mission to profoundly advance biomedical research and accelerate the discovery of life-saving treatments.

Responsibilities:

The Field Service Engineer is a key member of a collaborative team, providing technical support to both customers and internal teams while helping drive the development of our first-generation instrument. This field-based, customer-facing role offers a unique blend of hands-on support and direct involvement in R&D efforts. In close partnership with the R&D team, this engineer contributes to the design and improvement of the instrument’s fluidics and microscopy components. The role also plays a vital part in ensuring customer satisfaction through responsive field service, technical investigations, and ongoing enhancements to our in-situ sequencing platform, which enables sub-cellular resolution 3D imaging. This position offers the opportunity to join a fast-growing company in the emerging field of spatial biology, with strong potential for impact and career growth.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex instrument issues, minimizing downtime and improving overall system reliability.
• Contribute to field service-related processes and procedures to quickly troubleshoot, repair, and maintain instruments with good documentation practices.
• Maintain accurate records of field service activities, customer communication, and equipment maintenance to support expected targets.
• Proactively identify opportunities for service contract renewals, instrument sales or upgrades and communicate them to the appropriate Area Sales Manager.
• Maintain regular communication with customers and internal partners ensuring resolution of support tickets and field dispatches that ultimately lead to high levels of customer satisfaction and instrument reliability.
• Work with R&D to test new hardware and software designs that lead to improvements in reliability and performance
• Provide quality feedback and design suggestions for ongoing product improvement.
• Perform installations, calibrations, maintenance and repairs for instruments at customer sites and internal locations of high quality and in a timely manner.
• Ability to manage service calls and associated travel for the west coast territory efficiently and effectively.
• Stay current on advancements in service and support of instrumentation to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in engineering, science or related fields.
• 5+ years supporting capital equipment in the research or clinical fields.
• Experience in the alignment and troubleshooting of microscopes, automated fluidics, robotics or related scientific instruments.
• Comfortable working with individuals at varying skill levels and backgrounds adapting communication style and content as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently, prioritize and multi-task to execute effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong Windows operating system and Microsoft Office knowledge
• Strong electro-mechanical skills
• Flourishes in a highly dynamic and small company environment
• Must be comfortable speaking to a group in a training setting
• Experience in HubSpot CRM and TeamViewer preferred
• Travel expected up to 80% of the time
• Ability to travel to Canada and Europe

Why Join Us?

• Work with a cutting-edge life sciences company advancing 3D spatial transcriptomics and imaging technology.
• Engage in impactful scientific collaborations with leading researchers.
• Enjoy a dynamic and customer-focused role with opportunities for career growth.
• Be part of a company committed to innovation and excellence in research.

Compensation:

An attractive compensation and benefits package based on market pay data will be commensurate with candidate skills, qualifications, and experience.

If you are interested in becoming part of a growing team energized by limitless possibilities, please submit your resume for consideration. To learn more about Stellaromics and our technology, please visit our website at www.stellaromics.com.

Stellaromics is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving to build an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

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