When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.
Job TitleCustomer Operations AssociateLocation(s)Krakow
Job Description
Position Summary
The Customer Operations Junior Specialist is responsible for delivering first-level support to customers utilizing PerkinElmer’s OneSource Services. This role ensures high levels of customer satisfaction by coordinating service requests, managing communication, and supporting efficient service delivery in line with contractual obligations and service level agreements.
Hybrid working model, Krakow, Quattro Business Park (3 days office)
- More information about PerkinElmer and our business : PerkinElmer | Science with Purpose
- More information about our OneSource services: OneSource Laboratory Solutions | PerkinElmer
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Support
- Act as the primary point of contact for incoming customer inquiries and support requests
- Assess customer needs and route requests to the appropriate internal teams for timely resolution
- Ensure effective handling of escalations, transfers, and reassignments to maintain customer satisfaction
Service Coordination & Scheduling
- Receive, monitor, and process customer service requests in a timely manner
- Schedule equipment maintenance, repair services, and compliance activities (e.g., OQ, PQ, validation)
- Coordinate with internal service teams and external service providers to ensure successful delivery
- Track service activities and maintain accurate records in the CMMS system
- Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Follow up on completed service events to confirm customer satisfaction
Operational Excellence
- Maintain accurate and timely data entry with minimal errors
- Monitor open service requests and drive closure within defined performance metrics
- Support adherence to internal processes, KPIs, and quality standards
- Collaborate with service delivery teams to meet performance and operational targets
Coordination & Continuous Improvement
- Provide visibility into data accuracy and process performance
- Support reporting and present operational results to management
- Act as a point of contact within customer site teams
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Communicate effectively with customers, service providers, and internal stakeholders
- Build professional relationships with technically oriented stakeholders, establishing credibility and trust
- Facilitate troubleshooting and service-related discussions in a professional and solution-oriented manner
- Ensure all customer commitments and requests are addressed and resolved promptly
Qualifications:
Key Competencies
- Customer orientation
- Communication and interpersonal skills, excellent English language knowledge
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Team collaboration and accountability
Requirements
- 2 years of experience in a customer service environment
- Proficient English
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience working in team-based environments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including MS Outlook), advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Proven customer-focused mindset with a high level of service commitment
- Experience with systems such as SAP, ServiceMax, or Maximo will be beneficial
- Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and follow-up discipline
What we offer:
- Private healthcare including dental care
- Life and long-term disability insurance,
- MyBenefit Cafeteria system,
- Multisport Card,
- Social Fund Subsidies,
- Home Office allowance,
- Tuition reimbursement,
- Referral awards,
- Internal career development opportunities in multiple business areas,
- Day off to celebrate your birthday, and up to 3 additional days of vacation by length of service in the company.
Join our Team!
We are strongly committed to the development of your career and giving you opportunities to learn and grow.
Skills Required
- Two years of experience in a customer service environment
- Proficient English language skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience working in team-based environments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Outlook
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Proven customer-focused mindset with a high level of service commitment
- Experience with SAP, ServiceMax, or Maximo
- Self-motivation, attention to detail, and follow-up discipline
PerkinElmer Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support stands out through strong 401(k) matching and, in places, immediate vesting that can materially increase total rewards. The ability to direct contributions and manage rollover options adds flexibility to long-term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are described as fair, with paid holidays, vacation, floating holidays, and paid sick leave included across many roles. Reported PTO amounts (e.g., roughly three weeks or 18 days) suggest a solid baseline even if it varies by site and department.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits appear broad and customizable, spanning multiple insurance types, spending accounts, wellness programs, and optional coverages like pet insurance. Added programs such as EAP resources, backup care, discount platforms, and tuition reimbursement expand the total rewards footprint beyond core pay.
PerkinElmer Insights
What We Do
For 85 years, PerkinElmer has pushed the boundaries of science from food to health to the environment. We’ve always pursued science with a clear purpose – to help our customers achieve theirs. Our expert team brings technology and intangibles, like creativity, empathy, diligence, and a spirit of collaboration, in equal measure, to fulfill our customers’ desire to work better, innovate better, and create better. PerkinElmer is a leading, global provider of technology and service solutions that help customers measure, quantify, detect, and report in ways that help ensure the quality, safety, and satisfaction of their products. Learn more at www.newperkinelmer.com.
