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Product Support Applications - IVD

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6BE, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client, a global pharmaceutical company, is seeking a Product Support Applications Specialist for Tissue Diagnostics Instruments on a 6-month contract.
  • The role requires a bachelor's degree in biomedical science and experience in Tissue/Cellular Pathology/Histology/Histopathology, along with a thorough understanding of the IVD industry.
  • Candidates should have prior experience in laboratory practices and be adept at troubleshooting and customer support.
  • The position involves installation support, customer training, and maintaining strong customer relationships, with a salary of approximately £40,000 to £50,000 per annum.
  • Applicants must reside in the South/South East UK and hold a full UK/EU driving license.

Your new company

My client, a global pharmaceutical company with a goal of contributing to healthcare innovation and environmental sustainability. They are focused on improving people's quality of life by preventing, alleviating, and curing diseases. They have a wide pharmaceutical portfolio, specialising in some of the following areas: Oncology, neuroscience, and rare diseases and develop diagnostic tests, instruments and digital solutions with the power to transform healthcare for people around the world. There is an opportunity for a Product Support Applications, Tissue Diagnostics Instruments, to join their technical service team on an initial 6-month contract.

Inside IR35

The role covers sites within the South UK from Kent across to Dorset/Wiltshire.Your new role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced biomedical scientist or application support scientist to join as a Product Specialist - Applications. This exciting position is part of a field support team, responsible for technical service cover primarily focused on Tissue Diagnostics Instruments.

This team plays a key part in the implementation of installation projects, troubleshooting investigations and customer training, building strong customer relationships to help deliver a high standard of service.

As a Product Specialist - Applications, you will undertake a variety of user support functions including:Installation and support on systemsCustomer trainingTroubleshooting, sales and customer supportSoftware modifications and product maintenanceAssistance with tender responses and product demonstrationsYou need to be located within the South/ South East UKWhat you'll need to succeed

You will hold a bachelor's degree, ideally in biomedical Science.You will possess a background in Tissue/Cellular Pathology/Histology/Histopathology.You need to possess a thorough understanding of the IVD industry and have experience in implementing best-in-class laboratory practices either from a hospital laboratory or at similar diagnostics solution providers.You will have the ability to provide effective support for pathology laboratory solutions and excel in the art of troubleshooting.The successful candidate should be motivated by exceeding customer expectations, with the capability of working with minimum supervision and managing your time effectively. You should take ownership and pride in your work and the ability to plan your work schedule and travel arrangements autonomously.You will be required to maintain individual skills and technical knowledge and develop a relationship with customers to enhance the reputation and professionalism of the company.You will have excellent IT skills and, ideally, ideal knowledge of some of the following platforms: Benchmark Ultra/Ultra Plus/XT, Bond, DAKOYou must hold a full UK/EU (or equivalent) driving licenceWhat you need to do now

Before you apply for this position, it is vital that you are in possession of a UK passport or relevant visa to work without restrictions in the UK and residing in the UK.

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