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Position Title: Desktop Support Specialist
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Shift: 1st Shift
The Desktop Support Specialist I is the first tier of support for assisting customers with IT applications, products or services. The main objective of this role is to assist users of all departments with IT Related issues and hardware deployments that are not able to be completed by the help desk. This role will provide support both in person and remotely as required and is responsible to ensure that effective solutions are provided to the users they assist.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned.
- Provides support for all Information Technology products and services. Support may include answering questions, troubleshooting problems, teaching or instructing customers regarding software or hardware functionality, and communicating policy.
- Engages in research and in-depth troubleshooting to resolve technical issues. Consults with specialized technical staff when necessary.
- Records customer and problem information in PCI's Work Order System. Updates tickets with activities and closes tickets with resolution entered upon completion of the job.
- Resolves work orders and escalates complex and/or high priority problems to the appropriate support groups for resolution
- Verifies that suggested solutions effectively resolve the users' problems through verbal or email follow up.
- Quoting and ordering of IT components
- Works on Helpdesk related projects as assigned by supervisor.
- Works on infrastructure related projects as assigned by supervisor.
- Assist with hardware and software deployments as required
- Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules.
- This position may require overtime and/or weekend work.
- This position may require travel.
- Attendance to work is an essential function of this position
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following are some environmental conditions that one may be exposed to on a daily basis and for various lengths of time.
Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
- Associate's Degree in a related field and/or 1-3 years related experience and/or training.
- Basic Mathematical Skills
- Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer tasks and has knowledge of various computer programs.
- Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
- High Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where there is only limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions that may be provided in various forms.
- High Standard of Report Writing
Preferred:
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
- Ability to display excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.
Skills Required
- Associate's Degree and/or 1-3 years related experience and/or training
- Basic mathematical skills
- Intermediate computer skills (able to perform complex computer tasks)
- Full professional proficiency in English (speak, read, write)
- High reasoning ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
- High standard of report writing
- Knowledge of and adherence to PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies and procedures
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
PCI Pharma Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PCI Pharma Services and has not been reviewed or approved by PCI Pharma Services.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides a 401(k) with an employer match in the mid‑single‑digit range, with immediate vesting noted in certain cases. This is viewed as a solid component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are commonly available, and some roles indicate vacation is accessible from early tenure. Availability of time off is frequently described as a positive element of the package.
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance is sometimes described as reasonably priced depending on plan tier. Feedback suggests core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of a standard offering.
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What We Do
PCI is a leading provider of integrated pharmaceutical development services to the global healthcare market. With facilities in North America and Europe, PCI supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies with products destined for more than 100 countries around the world. PCI provides services for each stage of the product lifecycle – from early Phase I through commercial launch and long-term supply – and partners with customers to provide key insight and expertise in enabling successful commercialization and bringing lifesaving medications to patients. For more information, go to www.pci.com.
