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OfficeJob Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.DESCRIPTION:
Join our Technical Support team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute to groundbreaking scientific research and innovation. As a Technical Support Specialist III, you'll provide expert-level support for sophisticated analytical and microscopy systems, collaborating with customers worldwide to optimize their research and analytical capabilities. You'll utilize remote diagnostic technologies while building strong relationships with field teams, R&D, and customers. This role combines technical problem-solving, customer interaction, and continuous learning as you work with advanced scientific instrumentation.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience providing technical support for complex analytical instrumentation or electron microscopy systems
• Preferred Fields of Study: Electronics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical/scientific field
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with sophisticated scientific equipment and software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities across all levels of technical expertise
• Proven troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve complex technical issues
• Demonstrated customer service excellence and professional relationship management
• Advanced proficiency in relevant technologies, hardware, and software platforms
• Strong project management and documentation capabilities
• Proficiency in English (minimum B2 level); additional language skills are advantageous
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to travel 15-30% of time for customer support and training
• Experience with CRM systems and technical documentation
• Expertise in Windows-based software, networking, and computer hardware
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a deadline-oriented environment
• Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
Skills Required
- Advanced Degree plus 3 years, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years providing technical support for complex analytical instrumentation or electron microscopy systems
- Preferred fields of study: Electronics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical/scientific field
- Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with sophisticated scientific equipment and software
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities across all levels of technical expertise
- Proven troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve complex technical issues
- Demonstrated customer service excellence and professional relationship management
- Advanced proficiency in relevant technologies, hardware, and software platforms
- Strong project management and documentation capabilities
- Proficiency in English (minimum B2 level); additional language skills advantageous
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Willingness to travel 15-30% for customer support and training
- Experience with CRM systems and technical documentation
- Expertise in Windows-based software, networking, and computer hardware
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a deadline-oriented environment
- Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Insights
What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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