Field Service Engineer – Spatial Instrumentation (Life Sciences)

Bio-Techne; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Techne is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support pre- and post-sales activities for spatial instrumentation in life sciences. The role involves on-site installation, maintenance, and repair at customer sites with frequent travel; you will provide remote and on-field technical support across Germany.

You will document all service activities, gather customer feedback, perform basic staining assays for protocol testing, and apply strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills while

Qualifications

• 3+ years field service engineering experience in life sciences, research, diagnostics, or medical devices.
• Qualifications in microsystems, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, electrical engineering, or microscopy optics.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience; IT support experience preferred.
• Hands-on laboratory techniques experience preferred.
• Fluent English (oral and written); additional languages advantageous.
• Valid driving license; ability to handle heavy equipment and work in confined spaces.
• Strong customer service skills, problem-solving mindset, and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair spatial instrumentation systems at customer sites.
• Investigate technical problems and develop solutions; perform root cause analysis.
• Conduct basic staining assays for protocol testing and validation.
• Document all service activities and maintain comprehensive technical records.
• Gather and report customer feedback and technical issues to management.

Skills

Field service experience

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

IT support

Customer service

Laboratory techniques

Driving license

Education

Microsystems

Mechanical engineering

Bioengineering

Electrical engineering

Microscopy optics

Job description

Bio-Techne is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support pre- and post-sales activities for spatial instrumentation in life sciences. The role involves on-site installation, maintenance, and repair at customer sites with frequent travel; you will provide remote and on-field technical support across Germany.

You will document all service activities, gather customer feedback, perform basic staining assays for protocol testing, and apply strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills while