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Customer Service Representative II

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Customer Service Representative II

Niagara Falls, NY

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Location: Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY

Our hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern standard time with a 40 hour work week, covering one late night per week once fully trained. Voluntary and required overtime on occasion.

How will you make an impact?

A Customer Care Representative interacts with customers, sales associates and internal/external contacts via inbound phone calls and emails. We provide our customers with information to address requests regarding products and services and to provide solutions to any issues.

Representatives need to take the initiative to troubleshoot and assist our customers with all requests and/or issues that arise.

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Our representatives provide outstanding customer service in this fast-paced environment, promptly and accurately when responding to all requests.

What will you do?

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide professional communication via phone and email to our customers and internal support teams.
  • Use sales order entry system, website and knowledge base resources to provide accurate and timely assistance with order placement and status inquiries (pricing, availability, order status, shipping details, billing questions as well as returns and cancellations.
  • Accountable for resolving customer complaints (first call resolution) and raises issues as appropriate.
  • Answers product or service inquiries, troubleshoots and supports our customers in facilitating communication for technical assistance as required.
  • Works with other departments within Thermo Fisher Scientific to find solutions for both internal and external customers.
  • Attains established performance metrics including but not limited to: quality standards, after call work (ACW), average handle time (AHT) and follows-up on all actions in accordance with departmental standards. Achieves expected call and email productivity.
  • Follows established service quality standards and meets order and inquiry processing time and maintains a high level of order accuracy.
  • Stays abreast of new processes and initiatives within the company through training updates and coaching.
  • Demonstrates our 4-I values - Intensity, Integrity, Innovation and Involvement.

How will you get there?

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent, college desirable.
  • Demonstrate understanding of personal computer applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and other programs.
  • Two years of related customer service experience preferred.
  • Prior experience working in Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise One Software and SAP Software preferred.
  • Displays a customer service orientation.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills/friendly, outgoing personality and enjoys assisting others.
  • Demonstrates superior communication skills including probing, active listening, and written skills. Ability to exhibit patience and understanding to diffuse customer dissatisfaction.
  • This position requires repetitive typing, considerable interaction on the telephone and regular viewing of computer monitors.
  • Proactive problem solving and decision-making.
  • Demonstrate judgment, tact, and subtlety in looking after customers as well as the ability to handle confidential and/or proprietary information.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail and quality.
  • Interpersonal time management and ability to multi-task in order to meet customer commitments in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to learn and apply new information.
  • Works independently and demonstrates resourcefulness.

What Thermo Fisher Offers to Employees:

Incredible Benefits!

  • Review our company's Total Rewards
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits - Effective Day 1
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • 401K Company Match up to 6%
  • Tuition Reimbursement - Available after 90 Days!
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Charitable Gift Matching
  • Company Paid Parental Leave
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $19.00-$19.50.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Client-provided location(s): Grand Island, NY, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01273076-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program