Systems Specialist

**Systems Specialist**

**Would you like to be part of an organisation which is committed to improving patient lives worldwide through education, collaboration and innovation?**

**Do you want to make a difference?**

If the answer is **‘yes’** then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for

Be one of our field experts, providing specialized service and support on the installation, integration, servicing, repair and troubleshooting of EXENT® system, leveraging product knowledge and technical competency to enable our customers to improve multiple myeloma patient outcomes.

**Up to 70% International travel required**

**The Role**
- Be part of a multidisciplinary global team that enables our customers to successfully complete their important clinical work on the EXENT® system.
- The System Specialist will ensure successful installation, system integration, validation, scheduled maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting and repair of the EXENT® system - MALDI TOF Mass Spec, automated MALDI plate preparation and associated software.
- The role also involves provision of timely technical support to customers and colleagues including remote access support and cross-functional technical investigation work - efficiently diagnosing faults and restoring full system functionality.
- Support the development and delivery of EXENT® Service Specialist training, certification and competency programs for other global technical services colleagues. This will require co-visits at customer EXENT locations to assess competency of regional service colleagues.
- As an expert in their field, the Global System Specialist must be confident in participating in technical discussions on the product - both hardware and software.
- The role will be based in Birmingham, UK and will require international sometimes at short notice for up-to two weeks at a time.
- Qualification in a medical, electrical or life science discipline or relevant experience
- Experience in a scientific or engineering discipline. (eg. Clinical / research laboratories / electronics / biotechnology / medical devices)
- Mass spectrometry and/or automated sample preparation knowledge is
- Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Customer-focused with good communication skills
- Fluency in English - both written and verbal.

**Working for us**:
Founded in 1986 by a group of former researchers based at the University of Birmingham,** Binding Site part of Thermo Fisher Scientific **is today recognised as a market leader in the development of products for the investigation of a range of disorders involving immunodeficiency.

The Company is built on the success of its people and values them as its key asset. Integral to Binding Site is creating a diverse and inclusive culture which welcomes and creates diversity of thought, action, and innovation where all 1,500 colleagues can truly thrive. Support and continuous education is reinforced through partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall.

With a strong focus on building a sustainable future for its workforce and local communities, Binding Site has high aspirations for continuous improvement and ensuring their people contribute to their future vision. In addition, Binding Site has recently been recognised at the **2021 Birmingham Post Business Awards, winning both “Company of the Year” and “International Trade and Export” Awards.**

Working at Binding Site part of Thermo Fisher Scientific means being part of a global, award-winning community that delivers innovative solutions with shared ideas and a collective dedication to improving patient lives, worldwide.

**Location**: Birmingham
- Initial 5 days onsite - after 6 months training period reverts to Hybrid 3 days onsite & 2 days remote. Together with 70% International travel

**Hours**:40 hrs

**Benefits**:

- Competitive Salary
- Contributory Pension
- Bonus
- 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
- Medicash
- health benefit