Lab IT Implementation Specialist I

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Location: Hazelwood, MO, United States
Position Type: Unfixed Term
Job Function: Customer Service

A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for more than 60 years, bioMérieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.

In North America we have more than 6,200 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada.

Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

Description

Position Summary:

Provide Data & IT technical implementation, training, troubleshooting, and project management to internal and external customers for the diagnostic test systems marketed by bioMérieux. Items under the IT & Data solutions umbrella include but are not limited to: LIS interfaces, networking, Torch/SPOTFIRE, VITEK Reveal, middleware solutions, data management software, integration engine projects, remote device management.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist with bioMérieux middleware implementation projects and tasks to meet deadlines in support of organizational objectives.
Ensure connection of the bioMérieux middleware solution to customer Laboratory Information Systems by coordinating resources internally and externally.
Drive LIS implementation to completion for molecular and microbiology middleware solutions.
Drive and support implementation project Go Live events for molecular and microbiology middleware connected systems; assisting Field Application Specialists during Go Live by providing resolution through real-time expert troubleshooting for connectivity related support needs.
Answer internal and external customer inquiries per established guideline and document in CRM system; consult as appropriate with IT Software Specialist, Application Specialist, System Engineer, Field IT Specialist, Management, Global Customer Support.
Execute problem solving and troubleshooting skills for remote/phone support as well as on-site Lab IT support.
Assist with launch/implementation of new systems by learning new products, providing input to development of documentation, and troubleshooting procedures for all systems.
Perform Lab IT projects and tasks efficiently in support of corporate objectives.
Execute investigation process according to CRM best practices.
Provide consistent follow up to ensure customer satisfaction and meet minimum key performance indicators.
Perform on-call duties as needed to provide 24-hour technical support to customers.
Contribute to revenue generation initiatives through promotion of value-added projects and services.
Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills, & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Medical Technology, a related technical field or equivalent experience.
- In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma/GED with an additional 4 years clinical laboratory experience with 2 years of IT or LIS validation testing experience also accepted
2+ years’ experience in support of LIS interfaces, servers, software applications, hardware, middleware, and computers.
2+ years’ experience as a Lab/Medical Technologist or equivalent experience.
2+ years’ experience in end-user support required; with systems marketed by bioMérieux a plus.
Experienced in resolving customer problems and providing a high level of customer satisfaction.
CompTIA Security + certification preferred, or certification achieved within 24 months of hire.

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