Technical Support Specialist I

Overview

Position Summary :

Under direction of the department manager, provides technical assistance to customers and Werfen field personnel within a product line responsibility. Troubleshoots, over the phone, answers a broad range of technical questions regarding instrument performance, instrument capabilities, QC concerns and other product concerns as required. Assists in the training and direction of new personnel within the department.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities :

• Provides first line contact on phone calls for instrument assistance (hardware / software / methodology) when possible, resolves issue with customer during first contact.
• Obtains and records necessary information from customer to provide adequate and useful record of contact and problem encountered.
• Troubleshoots instrument problems with customer or Werfen field personnel, ascertaining customer's willingness and ability to perform necessary tasks.
• When required, obtains necessary information and dispatch service request to appropriate Field Service Representative.
• Assumes responsibility for call until it is transferred to the field.
• Assists in training and guidance of new department personnel.
• Enhances personal knowledge of Werfen products and other disciplines to increase ability to provide rapid, effective support.
• Acute Care Diagnostics product line specialists participate in on-call rotation after hours / weekends and holidays.
• Hemostasis product line specialists assist as needed / required with covering off-shift hours / weekends / holidays and / or on-call responsibility.
• Represents the department within Werfen as required to provide proper information for problem resolution.

Budget Managed (if applicable) :

Internal Networking / Key Relationships :

Skills & Capabilities :

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position :

Hemostasis :

Strong knowledge of Hemostasis / QC required

Strong knowledge of point of care testing (example : Generalist / Chemistry or other) required

Strong knowledge of diagnostic assay testing, automation and QC re-quired

MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certification or MLT (with minimum five years with direct Blood Banking experience), required.

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and / or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities :

Travel requirements : Up to 5% travel

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