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Technical Application Specialist (Fixed-term)

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Technical Application Specialist (Fixed-term)

Seongnam-si, South Korea

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Technical Applications Specialist is responsible for providing mainly office-based post-sales technical support to customers and internal staff. This position is primarily focused on supporting Thermo Fisher Scientific consumable & instrument products for Cell Culture & Tissue Staining as mandatory and Real-Time PCR (optional).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support for Thermo Fisher Scientific product lines and services by answering customer technical inquiries (Inquiry, product selection, troubleshooting and complaint) received via telephone, email or web chat.
  • Assist the sales team and the channel sales team by providing technical support.
  • Accurately record pertinent information from customer contacts in Customer Relationship Management system.
  • Summarize trends and technology as technical tips, FAQ's and troubleshooting guides.
  • Present technical updates to colleagues and contribute to department meetings.
  • Present technical and product information at trade shows
  • Participate in additional special team or individual projects.
  • May be required to perform other related duties as required.
  • May be required to travel to customer or company sites, locally, interstate and occasionally overseas.

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Additional Responsibilities:

  • Support and deliver compliant communication and documentation procedures associated with regulated products as the need arises
  • by Korean regulatory authorities, such as the Live and Modified Organism requirements.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Experience and Education

  • Have a Bachelor's degree in molecular biology or similar field. (Master preferable)
  • 3+ years of laboratory and company experience in cell & molecular biology techniques required.
  • Experience in a broad range of genetic analysis techniques including cell culture (for cell lines, primary & stem cells, IPSC), fluorescence-based analysis (for fluorescence microscopy & flow cytometry) and real-time PCR (qPCR instruments & reagents)

Essential Skills

  • Experience interacting with Regulatory Organizations, supplying compliant documentation, conducting audits, maintaining records, and monitoring legislative changes.
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to customers and colleagues
  • Ability to plan, complete and analyse complex project data
  • Ability to quickly learn large amounts of new, complex technical information
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
  • Have a positive attitude

Client-provided location(s): Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01292259
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