GCS Molecular Lab Specialist

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The Position

Support & Training Specialist

For our Global Customer Support (GCS) department, we are seeking a Support & Training Specialist for our Molecular Diagnostics family of products with a focus on Hardware and Software expertise. GCS is responsible for technical services in the Roche Diagnostics Division. Our team of over 500 co-workers globally provides support, training, and information to local and regional service & support representatives.

Join our team in Sant Cugat del Valles in Barcelona as a GCS Molecular Lab Specialist. In this very versatile position in GCS, you join a team responsible to provide advanced troubleshooting and support, as well as training, and documentation to regional centers and to our affiliates worldwide. You consistently work with cross-functional teams, and participate in feature and design reviews. You help to create a bridge between the needs of our customers and affiliates, and our global stakeholders. In this versatile position, you will be responsible for the following main tasks:

Maintain and update a product-specific knowledge pool

Offer 2nd level support for affiliates and regions to minimize system downtime

Write support documentation, service relevant information, and maintain maintenance procedures

Define and adhere to training and support concepts

Execute and support training for end customers, first-level support, regional trainers, and global staff

Contribute to the development and maintenance of training methodologies

Assist in on-site support for local and regional service activities, including complex repairs, applications, modifications, and first installations

Contribute to the resolution of customer problems with quick fixes and workarounds

Facilitate knowledge transfer from manufacturer or R&D to provide comprehensive system knowledge

Responsible for sub-processes such as digital learning and training documentation

Additional tasks include

Contribute to the certification of global and regional trainers

Support initiatives and maintain strong cooperation with regional representatives

Assist in the professional coaching of certified global and regional trainers

Create relevant launch information for new products and support pre-launch and post-launch monitoring programs

Create, review, and maintain training content and documentation for job-oriented trainings and dedicated systems

Work closely within the team on some applications topics such workflow and test panels.

Evaluate the need for Affiliate Notifications and write, publish, and maintain Notifications

Contribute to the creation of preliminary documentation and FAQs for launch preparation

Who you are

You thrive in an environment that allows you to interact with people internationally and across functions. You are customer-focused, service-oriented, and possess the following qualifications:

University degree (FH, University) in engineering or equivalent professional education or experience

Strong analytical skills and be able to be customer focused and work in an international environment

Intercultural, good communication, and didactical skills

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including a customer-focused approach, and highly effective teamwork and collaboration skills

Ability to approach issues from a workflow/holistic perspective

Interdisciplinary orientation with the ability to work on applications, workflows and hardware/software topics

Ability to quickly grasp complex topics

Fluent in English, oral and written; another language is a plus

HW/SW experience supporting cobas® eplex is a plus

Experience with Customer workflow and scientific background is a plus

Regional / Affiliate Support experience is a plus

Trainer experience is a plus

Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time

If you are a motivated and collaborative individual passionate about driving success and fostering cross-functional collaboration, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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