Laboratory Technical Consultant - Australia

Job Description

Laboratory Technical Consultant - Australia \n

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

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• Resolve and respond to customer requests, support tickets in a polite, professional and timely manner using experience, knowledge base, customer files and traces for troubleshooting
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• Log support calls into internal system (CRM) and handle unassigned tickets submitted by email, web or telephone
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• Design and implement connectivity solutions for customers and business partners using Data innovations software
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• Provide advanced level support and guidance from pre-implementation through post-live support to ensure maximum benefit from the company’s software solutions
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• Provide customers and Business Partners with appropriate training and education on the company’s product and solutions
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• Develop and maintain an advanced level knowledge of the use and functionality of the company’s software products, and its associated modules
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• Maintain strong professional relationships with strategic customers, business partners and industry colleagues through regular meetings and interactions
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• Successfully execute project plans through their completion for assigned service implementations
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• Manage and accurately track time spent on assigned projects and tasks and meet utilization goals established for the position.
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• Work collaboratively with other departments within the company to ensure the company’s operational readiness for new releases
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• Act as and provide escalation support for the company’s customer support and sales teams
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• Ensure customer concerns are proactively communicated to management and team members as appropriate.
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• Document and deliver project status updates to all necessary individuals responsible for the service activity
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• Responsible for keeping current on all product releases and enhanced/modified features
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• Perform demonstrations/presentations of the company’s products and solutions to customers
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• Actively participate in tradeshows, workshops and educational events as needed
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• Perform other related duties as assigned
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Requirements

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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• Working knowledge of a majority of the following: laboratory instrument interfacing, laboratory information system analysis/management/administration, TCP/IP Network troubleshooting, Server Log Analysis, Microsoft Windows Server, VMware Virtualization, Serial device connectivity, Network Device Services, and InterSystems Cache/IRIS Administration
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• Strong communication skills (written and verbal); including ability to communicate technical concepts to people of varying levels of technical competency
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• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
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• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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• Effectively manage multiple priorities under constant deadlines and in potentially stressful environments
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• Self-motivation and ability to successfully work independently
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• Ability to deliver and portray the Company’s solutions in a positive and professional manner
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• Effective ability to teach and instruct peers and clients
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• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to execute upon the principles surrounding project management
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• Ability to meet travel requirements – up to 20% travel required, which may include travel outside of normal business hours – including evenings and weekends
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• Must comply with and pass initial background check and drug screening, as well as subsequent background checks, drug screenings and vaccine requirements as required by customer contracts
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• Must comply with company vaccination policy
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• Ability to follow DI’s policies and procedures
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Education and/or Experience

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Minimum associate’s degree in business management, Computer Science or related field and at least 3 years of related working experience OR at least 5 years related working experience with service implementations, technical services, project management or clinical laboratories. Alternatively, a combination of education and experience where comparable knowledge and skills can be obtained.

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Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
\n While performing duties of this job, the employee is predominantly functioning in a sedentary office position with high

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frequency of keyboarding, and computer use. This position will also have travel requirements to customer sites; must be able to tolerate conditions associated with traveling and working in a laboratory setting.

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Preferred skills and experience:

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In addition to the above requirements, the ideal employee/candidate will have experience with the following:

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• Working knowledge of Clustering and Backup Solutions
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• Experience using Data Innovations’ products/services
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• Working knowledge and understanding of Laboratory Information Software, IVD instrumentation and laboratory workflows
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• Previous consulting experience
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• Certification in Project Management
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• Experience conducting adult education training courses
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint applications
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This person reports directly to either Manager of Technical and Professional Services.

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