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OneSource Service Support Specialist

Boston, Massachusetts

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Responsibilities

Location Boston, Massachusetts US Job ID REQ-057735

JobResponsibilities

General Coordination:

Assist all site-based personnel and customers with the following:

  • Compile and assemble program governance documentation per agreed cadenceif required, in preparation for review with customer.  Documentation may include instrument inventory list,entitlementdefinitions/ optimizations, KPI’s/metrics, etc.

  • Maintains data integrity in OneSource Portal - coordination with Global Standards Team, responsible for updating data,andtrainingLab Support Specialist (LSS)on process

  • Maintains and manages all entitlement processes related to laboratory equipment for the Site

  • Initiates and reports oncontinuous improvement and quality assurance framework(20/20 process)in coordination withLab Resource Coordinators(LRC) and or LSS

  • Oversees vendor escorting processes for compliance and improvements. Process changes or escalations involving LRC(s)or LSS(s)to be reviewed withProfessional Services Leader

  • General communication / escalation with customers regarding the OneSource programdata and inventory

  • Help and back up LSS if additional escorting is required

  • Will be part of rotating on call staff for afterhours support for incubator and freezer alarmsfor additional after-hours compensation

Instrument Inventory Integrity:

Assist all site-based personnel, internalback-officestaff and customers to ensure instrument inventory integrity within thedatabase, by the following:

  • Conduct instrument inventory sweeps of all instruments on an as-needed basis.

  • Conduct spot checks of instrument inventory.

  • Leading RFID scan completionquarterlyand following investigations

  • Train and lead LSS(s) for RFID scanning

  • Identify changes to instrument inventory, work with department staff and customers to document changes and compile change control documentation (ex.: instrument manufacturer, model, serial number, location, owner, etc.).

  • Provide timely information to Workflow Specialists, through the change control process, to update the SAPdatabasedue to instrument inventory changes (ARC process)

  • Processes all on site ARCs

  • Conduct additional lab support activities as agreed upon by departmental leadership and PKI

  • Complete and execute MAC process (move, add, change) if required to change entitlements and contract status

Communication:

  • Ability to articulate with technically oriented people, quickly establish rapport, gain their confidence, respect and trust.

  • Communicate timely program information internally discusstroubleshooting/repairsituations with customers, in a professional, cost-effective manner, utilizing poise, tact and diplomacy to obtain cooperation and results.

  • Escalate problems to manager or the appropriate program leader or customer program contact for strategy development and participation as appropriate.

  • Follow up to ensure that allquestions/requests/customercommitments are responded to or resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

  • Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

Critical Skills: 

  • Attention to detail, data integrity

  • Excellent customer service skills complimented by an ability to listen to and interpret client requests.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong Excel Skills

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’sdegree in any scientific discipline and 2+ years of experience performing relevant responsibilities.OR

  • Associate degree in any scientific discipline and3+ years of experience performing relevant responsibilities OR

  • High School degree or equivalent with4+ years of experience performing relevant responsibilities

  • Experience in Life Science environmentFamiliar with MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates degree preferred. 1 year of experience in inventory management, handling scientific instruments

Working Environment:

  • Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory.

  • Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time  

  • The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reachingin order toperform in a service function.    

  • Occasionally move orlift upto 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).  

  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusin order toperform the essential service functions of this position.    

  • Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.  

  • Employeemay be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations.  Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing and labeling hazardous waste.  

  • Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials,andhazardous chemicals. 

  • May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection againsthazardspresent in the laboratory environment.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $60,000 to $80,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

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