Technical Support Specialist I - Bedford, United States - Werfen

Werfen

Verified Company

Bedford, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Overview:

Post Date

April 11, 202

Number
ICIMS
Job Function
Technical Service & Support
Location
Bedford 180 Hartwell Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 United States
Country
United States
Shift
1st

About the Position:

Overview:

Werfen
***Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality.

We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary:

Under direction of the Technical Operations Manager, provides technical assistance to customers and Werfen field personnel within a product line responsibility.

Troubleshoot, over the phone, instrument failures.

Answers a broad range of technical questions regarding instrument performance, instrument capabilities, QC concerns and other product concerns as required.

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.
Determines if customer's call constitutes a product complaint.
Provides technical support to Werfen Field personnel.
Provides after hours telephone support as required.
Other duties as assigned

Budget Managed
(if applicable):

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

Must have good organizational skills, the ability to multitask, work under pressure and exercise good judgment.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, peers and management through oral and written presentations I reports.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Windows operating systems versions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, or a related Health Care Discipline
Minimum 2 years' experience in a clinical setting

International Mobility Required:

Travel Requirements:

- <5% of the time

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.