Technical Support Specialist
Who are we?
· Industry leader in automated microscopy for clinical testing and biological research (founded 1986)
· Diverse and inclusive team
· Our products allow customers to walk away while system automatically scans hundreds of cell and tissue slides, saving hours of difficult and tedious work
· Customers across the US and Canada, large and small labs that use our products for a variety of cases
· Consistently developing and rolling out new products and services, expanding customer base
· Customer Support is an entry point for other departments such as Sales and Research & Development
Who are we looking for?
· 2–4 year degree or higher in Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science or other technical field
· 0-2 years experience in technical troubleshooting (computer software/hardware, lab equipment, home electronics, cars, etc.) and/or customer service (helpdesk, call center, retail, food service, etc.)
· Excited to travel, work with our team and interact with customers
· Self-motivated to quickly learn about our products and help improve our internal processes
· Hands-on experience in microscopy and/or life sciences laboratory is a plus
What are your responsibilities?
· Visit customers to install/maintain hardware and software, train users and provide technical support
· Answer customer support calls and emails, provide remote troubleshooting when necessary
· Communicate effectively, diplomatically, and professionally with colleagues and customers
· Document interactions with customers, installations, service cases, etc.
· Keep up with training on new products, software, hardware and processes
· Assist with in-office product setup, shipping and repair
Job Details
· Full time position, based in Boston
· Partial remote work available
· Travel in US and Canada required (approximately 60%)
· Starting salary range based on education and experience: $60-75,000 + performance bonus
· Offering full medical and vision covered by MetaSystems (100% of premiums paid), dental optional to employees.
· Lunches and drinks provided by MetaSystems when working at headquarters.
· Opportunities for advancement within Support group as well as other departments including Research & Development, Sales, Quality, and Management