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Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Field Service Engineer II - IC & HPLC in Albany, NY. It is a full-time fully remote role in Software & IT, asking for at least 2 years of experience, first listed on November 4. The advertised pay is $28.85–$51.92 an hour. Thermo Fisher Scientific has 99 other openings in the US. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 3 Software & IT openings in Albany, NY today; the typical one asks for 3 years and advertises about $215,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Thermo Fisher Scientific advertises $28.85 to $51.92 an hour, a midpoint of $40.39 an hour. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 71% of the 17 software & IT jobs in New York that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $50 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $40.39 an hour comes to about $84,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and New York tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 38 states. Most are in healthcare & pharma (16), operations (13) and engineering & mfg (12). The biggest locations are Middleton, WI (7), Cincinnati, OH (7) and Pittsburgh, PA (7). 19% of them are remote, 27% are open to entry-level candidates and 51% show pay. We collect Thermo Fisher Scientific's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
As a Field Service Engineer II at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll contribute to delivering excellent service for sophisticated analytical and scientific instruments. Working with customers across research, industrial, and healthcare settings, you'll install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex equipment while providing exceptional customer service. This position offers opportunities to work with advanced technology while contributing to scientific advancement and innovation.
Requirements:
Advanced Degree, with no prior experience required, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of hands-on technical experience installing, troubleshooting and repairing complex analytical instruments.
Preferred experience in Ion Chromatography and HPLC.
Preferred Fields of Study: Electronics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field
Additional relevant certifications are advantageous
Strong electronics and mechanical troubleshooting skills
Experience with ultra-high vacuum systems and high voltage equipment preferred
Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational and time management capabilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and service management software
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics
Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 50-75% within assigned territory
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various laboratory environments
Proficiency in English required; additional languages beneficial
Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to work independently
Adherence to safety protocols and quality standards
Ability to respond to customer needs with short notice
Ability to effectively train and support customers on equipment operation
Experience documenting service activities and preparing detailed reports
Demonstrated success in meeting customer satisfaction goals
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $28.85–$51.92.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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