Specialist II, Scientific Support

Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC; Rockville (MD); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC in Rockville, MD is seeking an experienced technical liaison to support customers on biomarker measurements and serology applications. You will be the primary scientific/technical resource for MSD products, handling inquiries, troubleshooting, and ensuring high-quality resolutions.

Responsibilities include documenting case logs, generating reports, collaborating with Field Application Scientists, and contributing to cross-functional efforts.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in a technical/scientific/engineering discipline is required.
• Minimum 3 year of experience in technical support/service position supporting products in the life science or diagnostics industry.

Responsabilidades

• Provide primary scientific and technical support for MSD products to customers, account managers, and internal staff.
• Take customer support calls, reproduce and troubleshoot reported issues, and formulate resolutions.
• Monitor and process case investigations, prepare reports, and maintain documentation of case logs.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with Field Application Scientists and other team members.
• Support after-hours on-call rotation as needed.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting assays

Lab techniques

Communication

Documentation

Multitasking

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in technical/scientific/engineering

Ferramentas

Workbench Data Analysis Tool

MS Office Suite

GraphPad Prism

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

POSITION SUMMARY

This position serves as a technical liaison to customers interested in cutting edge projects related to biomarker measurements or serology applications and serves as the primary scientific/technical support for all MSD products.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary scientific support (verbal and written) for customers, account managers, application scientists and internal staff
  • Technical customer liaison for Prototype Printing Services
  • Take customer support calls to identify and record reported issues with the product
  • Reproduce and troubleshoot reported issues
  • Handle difficult cases and formulate satisfying resolutions for customers
• Monitor, review and process case investigations
  • Handle case investigations
  • Monitor key systems during working hours and at scheduled times on weekends/holidays
  • Monitor trouble ticket database and drive issues to conclusion
  • Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support
• Maintain consistent, clear and complete documentation of customer case logs
  • Prepare monthly and year-end reports
  • Maintain weekly summary of open cases
  • Analyze data and develop conclusions
• Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Participate in Global Meetings and Regional Meetings with the Field Application Scientists
  • Assist other members of team as available
• Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a technical/scientific/engineering discipline is required
• Minimum 2 years laboratory experience with proven hands-on technical abilities in areas such as work study, independent study, internship or externship
  • Independent research experience preferred
• Minimum 3 year of experience in technical support/service position supporting products in the life science or diagnostics industry
• A demonstrated level of consistency in performance and aptitude for managing additional responsibility and accountability are required for next level consideration

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong scientific fundamentals and analytical background
  • Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to independently design and execute assay and reagent troubleshooting, optimization and validation experiments
• Well versed in common lab techniques and procedures such as Western Blot, sandwich immunoassays and simple protein purification methodologies
  • Ability to explain concepts behind the techniques and procedures effectively
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills are required
  • Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of laboratory data
  • Track record of successful internal and third party relations
• Working knowledge of Workbench Data Analysis Tool software
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Experience with standard data analysis tools (Excel, GraphPad Prism) and the quantitative background to advance this knowledge on the job is expected
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task in an environment with changing priorities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is performed in a standard office environment.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (required)

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