Job Description

Overview

Find a Better Way... ...to use your skills and experience.This is the time to let your talent come to life. To maximize your knowledge and use it for the greater good. To work with the best professionals using state-of-the-art technology, and improve lives with your innovative ideas and ambitious dreams. Find a better way: the Sysmex Way....to improve the lives of others.Headquartered in Kobe, Japan, Sysmex is located in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Renowned worldwide for the very finest in quality, innovative diagnostic equipment and information-management systems, we apply science to enhance the quality of life on a global scale. Our agile, resourceful team is committed to realizing critical breakthroughs in laboratory diagnostics, information technology, workflow analysis and life sciences for the clinical laboratory....to build a promising future.

Responsibilities

We currently have a great opportunity for a Specialist I, Technical Support (30-Hours). Primary responsibility is to identify through telecommunications dialog and available data/log files via remote access, the exact problem with SAI supported instruments. Assist customers to effectively troubleshoot for the “root” cause of the problem.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain product knowledge on all SAI supported instruments in order to analyze and identify instrument problems.2. Adhere to all SAI and department standard operating procedures and documentation requirements to meet regulatory and ISO guidelines. Such as, escalated calls when appropriate and monitor TAC voicemails, auto generated errors, dispatches and overflow calls.3. Resolve problem(s) over the phone by instructing/guiding customers through detailed corrective actions.4. Follow up with customers when necessary to confirm resolution of problems.5. Make decisions about when to dispatch an FSR based on the severity of the problem and customer interactions. When necessary utilize the tools provided in the CRM system to dispatch the appropriate FSR.6. Utilize SAI phone system for proper tracking of representative state.7. Utilize remote access tolls to assist with troubleshooting of presented problems and for coaching customers through resolution.8. Capture full documentation of all calls utilizing the SAI CRM with appropriate codes to ensure accurate history for reporting trends and corrective actions.9. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Risk: Regular exposure to risk that may require alertness, but with minimal precautions.

Physical Demands: Light physical effort. Routine handling of objects up to 20 pounds; prolonged (at least 50% of time) sitting, standing, keyboard or CRT work. May require periods of moderate discomfort due to noise, dust, lighting and/or other conditions.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 1-5 years experience in medical background is a plus, which may include experience in the Armed Forces.
• MT/MLT certificate preferred.
• English proficiency a must. Spanish, Portuguese, or French a plus.
• All MS skills and some interface skills.
• Be able to explain and interpret complex information that requires patience and understanding.
• Ability to make recommendations and defining actions in a clear and concise way.
• Ability to apply knowledge from various disciplines, and provide directions that lead to solutions.
• Ability to problem-solve comprehensive research, investigation and analysis.

Salary Range: The hourly pay range for this role is $30.00 - $35.00 per hour. Shift differential and time and a half for overtime also apply.

Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training. The total compensation package for this position also includes a choice of health care plan (medical, vision, and dental insurance), an annual incentive bonus, paid time off, parental leave, bereavement leave and a 401(K) for all eligible employees.

Sysmex is proud to be an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.