Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting biotech company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.
Immediate opening for a Field Service Manager with a biotech company in Bothell, WA who possesses:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
5+ years of Field Service or Troubleshooting experience
2+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role
Proficient with benchtop lab diagnostic equipment
Email resumes to acannon@simplybiotech.com or call 858.227.4596
FULL DESCRIPTION: Develops and manages the complete lifecycle plan of services delivered for the company with an emphasis on product and customer service requirements. Works closely with application/technical support, engineering, R&D and OEM partners and interfaces as member of the Business Unit Team to represent product serviceability and support strategy, including influencing design and development from a service perspective.
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
Product Design and Development - Contributes to the design and development phases of the product to ensure its serviceability in the global market. Oversees concept, development and implementation for service plans and functions; identifies project dependencies and conflicts that pose risk to successful completion.
Organizational Strategy - Develops and maintains a technical services strategy and network necessary for supporting molecular diagnostics products worldwide.
Resources Planning - Ensures appropriate staffing within the technical services team is in place for successful launch and ongoing support; makes sure that resources are being utilized efficiently and appropriately.
Documentation and Systems - Develops standard operating procedures including service development plans, creating and maintaining service record forms, related files, etc. required to support the system. Develops an integration plan for complaint handling into existing quality management system, including creation, review and approval of all technical documents (manufacturing drawings, internal technical specifications, specifications and performance data).
Partner/Vendor/Business Unit Relationships - Develops and maintains partnerships to effectively communicate with key service interfaces for equipment suppliers, and acts as the primary conduit and engineering escalation point for escalation of service issues.
Service Operations - Performs service functions leading to managing other Field Service Engineers to ensure that quality services are provided and customers are satisfied. Provides advanced troubleshooting assistance and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Recommends and designs procedures that will reduce the costs and improve efficiencies of the services.
Service Training - Develops and delivers in-house service training for employees including and not limited to service procedures and related company policies and procedures. Actively involved in the hiring and training of new employees as well as working with them in the field to coach and evaluate their performance.
The selected candidate will also possess:
Communication - able to communicate clearly in written and oral format to a variety of audiences; represents the company with external parties.
Detail Oriented - double-checks the accuracy of information and work product to provide accurate and consistent work; expresses concern that things be done right, thoroughly, or precisely; completes all work according to procedures and standards.
Interpersonal Skills - focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Judgment - ability to work independently; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
Motivation - sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
Organizational Support - follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training.
Advanced Business degree preferred.
Proven record of success in leadership and management with emphasis on service plan development and implementation.
A clear understanding of molecular diagnostics products is desirable.
Salary Range: $110k-$130k/yr
For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to acannon@simplybiotech.com or call 858.227.4596. More information can be found at www.simplybiotech.com