Application Specialist

The Opportunity

The incumbent will be responsible The perform advanced repairs, preventative maintenance and installation for equipment and devices offered by Avantor. Diagnoses and troubleshoots complex systems. Provides technical support and training to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of equipment. Serve as customer contact on technical and service-related problems.. Mentor less-experienced peers and assist supervisors, but does not formally supervise others.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: M.Sc (Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Biomedical)/ B.Tech Biomedical Engineering
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Application support.
  
  

How You Will Thrive And Create An Impact

Performs normal day to day duties as a Service Engineer

• Leads, motivates and mentors technical service personnel and implements and supports career development programs regarding same
• Leads, motivates and mentors Service Engineers and implements and supports career development programs regarding same
• Promotes the Equipment and Instrument Service Department and consistently seek out additional revenue streams and opportunities for growth
• Forges strong relationships with customers through regular site visits/meetings associated with direct reports in order to understand customer needs and to further develop the associates
• Supervises and ensure all faults are resolved promptly and that preventative maintenance is delivered to customer
• Provides second level of technical support and advice to on site Engineers in order to resolve faults in a timely and efficient manner
• Functions as a technical resource to team members to ensure the customer’s quality requirements and schedules are met
• Develops and executes plans to improve processes and operations for better services
• Liaises with Region North colleagues and customers/vendors on technical information
• Responsible for approving annual leave requests and/or leaves of absence and ensuring all associates use Workday to record same
• Ensures timely completion of PMP goals for all team members
• Manages training requirements for all associates in team and schedules internal and external training where and when required
• Designated point of contact for all associates for escalation of issues if and when they arise
• Actively leads and promotes the Avantor ICARE Values
• In conjunction with Service Director, sets, agrees and takes ownership of goals as per PMP process
• Performs other duties as assigned

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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