Technical Support Specialist | Germany

Plasmidsaurus's Technical Support Specialists serve as the first point of contact for our customers, delivering fast, consistent, and empathetic Tier 1-2 technical support to scientists in academic and research labs, and at biotech and pharmaceutical companies of all sizes. This position is a great fit for those with a background in biomedical sciences who are passionate about helping researchers succeed and thrive at solving problems. You will play a critical role in supporting our customers, and will help with any challenges, from troubleshooting technical issues, and monitoring sequencing processes to maintaining the highest quality and record keeping standards.

Responsibilities

Respond to customer inquiries via email and phone in a timely and professional manner, balancing urgency and quality in your responses; Provide expert technical support for our sequencing services, quickly interpreting scientific information communicated by customers, and identifying their needs and the best path to solutions; Utilize internal systems with meticulous attention to detail to ensure rapid and precise inquiry resolution; Monitor sequencing process outputs and troubleshoot inconsistencies to ensure high-quality results; Identify and escalate complex issues to the appropriate departments, collaborating directly with laboratory technicians, bioinformatics specialists, and software teams; Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and support cases in the CRM system; Provide feedback to improve workflows, documentation, and overall customer experience

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related field; Experience in DNA sequencing, genomics, or molecular biology techniques; Some experience interacting with customers or users, ideally fielding high volume requests as the first point of contact; Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and excellent analytical capabilities; An ability to prioritize tasks and communicate efficiently, ensuring timely updates without sacrificing quality of solutions or responses; Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills; A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment

Nice to have

Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and NGS data analysis; A systems thinking approach, looking beyond isolated issues to improve workflows, prevent recurring problems, and enhance the overall user experience; Contributed to the development of training documentation; Direct startup experience in Biotech, Medtech, or Healthtech; Experience with ticketing services like Service Hub, Zendesk, or Service Cloud