Field Service Engineer, Minnesota

Cytek Biosciences; Minnesota; On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytek Biosciences in Minnesota seeks a Field Service Engineer to install, troubleshoot, and maintain flow cytometry equipment at customer sites. The role emphasizes on-site service, timely repairs, and customer-focused support.

The ideal candidate has a life sciences or engineering background with up to 5 years of related experience. Travel and physical requirements are part of the job, with a typical full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or technical military service preferred.
• 0–5 years of Flow Cytometry experience in a lab setting is a plus but not required.
• Basic understanding of biology as it relates to flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair flow cytometers and upgrade products in a timely manner.
• Provide professional customer service and support Cytek’s reputation of service excellence.
• Identify customer needs and contribute to product improvements.
• Manage daily schedule and prioritize urgent customer needs while setting expectations for less urgent issues.
• Customer management through telephone technical support, service visit scheduling, data collection, fault isolation, and site visit closure with high quality.
• Complete all business-related transactions including Field Service Reports, Instrument Qualification Reports, Parts Return Tags, and Travel Expenses.
• Manage personal service spare parts inventory to ensure accuracy and currency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flow cytometry basics

Biology basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Military service (technical) preferred

Tools

Flow cytometer repair

Job description

At Cytek Biosciences, we’re transforming the future of flow cytometry. As a global leader in spectral technology, our advanced platforms enable deeper scientific discovery, empowering researchers in academic, clinical, and biopharma labs to accelerate their breakthroughs with unmatched precision and efficiency.

We’re growing fast—and we’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to grow with us. If you're ready to make an impact in a cutting-edge biotech company, this is your opportunity.

We are seeking a Field Service Engineer in Minnesota who will be responsible for visiting customer sites to install, troubleshoot and maintain equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair flow cytometers and Cytek Upgrade products with proficiency in a timely manner.
• Work professionally and courteously as an individual with Cytek’s customers in continuous support of Cytek’s reputation of service excellence.
• Identify customer needs and contribute to improvements in Cytek products.
• Manage the daily schedule to ensure appropriate priority is placed upon urgent customer needs while setting customer expectations for issues of less urgency.
• Customer Management through telephone technical support, service visit scheduling, product problem information gathering, fault isolation, corrective action, and site visit closure with high quality and efficiency.
• Complete all business-related transactions to include Field Service Reports, Instrument Qualification Reports, Parts Return Tags, and Travel Expenses in a timely manner with high accuracy.
• Manage personal Service spare parts inventory to ensure accuracy and currency on a regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or technical Military service preferred.
• 0 - 5 years of previous experience inFlow Cytometry in a lab setting is a plus but not required.
• Previous experience inFlow CytometryRepair is a plus but not required.
• Have a basic understanding of biology as it relates to flow cytometry.

Salary Range

The title and salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. Candidates with greater levels of experience may be considered for a higher-level title and compensation within the posted range.

FSE I: $34 - $42/hr

FSE II: $39 - $49/hr

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with evening and weekend work required as job duties demand.
• Ability to travel on commercial airlines, trains, rentals/ leased cars to fulfill job duties.
• Required to lift 25lbs without harm, be able to work in a standing position for 4 hours at a time.

Cytek is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.