Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.     <h2>JOB DESCRIPTION:</h2><div><div>The Opportunity </div></div><div>Our Customer Support Specialist embraces the vision of becoming the leading diagnostic service provider by achieving customer loyalty and economic profitability through passion; partnership and performance. Efficiently provide technical support solutions including installation; corrective; pre-emptive and proactive maintenance. Go above and beyond to respond to customer needs by partnering with sales; marketing and other functional areas while adhering to current compliance guidelines.Located: East side Saint LouisResponsibilities:<ul><li>Responsible for providing on-site support to Abbott Diagnostic Division customers, support field personal and District business objective and goals</li><li>Provide direction and mentoring to other Field Service Reps</li><li>Troubleshooting and resolving complaints reported by customers on a minimum of eight increasingly complex instruments as detailed in the FS Business Process database</li><li>Understand and follow Quality System by accurate and timely documentation of complaint resolution</li><li>Understand and practice regulatory and compliance procedures</li><li>Maintain a safe work environment following laboratory safety guidelines</li><li>Schedule and complete routine preventive maintenance, installations and other updates provided by Abbott.</li><li>Integrate effectively into the service team:</li><li>Work effectively within a diverse and dynamic team environment</li><li>Support on call rotation</li><li>Time; territory and inventory management</li><li>Standby and after-hours responsibilities</li><li>Travel for support of other territories and training</li><li>Provide on-site critical account support inside and outside of district boundaries.</li><li>Responsible for IRL ownership to achieve organizational goals and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Responsible to work cross functionally to achieve customer satisfaction through direct communication within the local performance partnership teams (P2T).</li><li>Responsible to maintain ownership of customer issue until successful escalation or hand off takes place.:</li><li>Superior technical competency</li><li>Pro-Active Account Management</li><li>Complete instrument training across geographical IRL</li><li>Escalation support on specific products; e) new product support and project management.</li><li>Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.</li><li>Provide superior customer service; through applying effective communication skills in order to build loyalty while proactively managing and resolving high-stress situations</li><li>Delight our customers by providing support including installation; Preventive Maintenance; Technical Service Bulletins and repair by documenting; following-up; and closing calls as per Abbott Diagnostics quality system</li><li>Partner cross-functionally and internally while maintaining positive relationships and ensure issues are resolved efficiently and satisfactorily while exceeding customer needs</li><li>Successfully achieve the established business metrics including service sales; cost of service and key performance indicators for assigned customers/accounts</li><li>Champion utilization of remote support tools to proactively improve instrument up time</li><li>Proactively improve expertise through continuous learning and certifications</li></ul>Minimum Qualification's:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Bachelors/Engineering Degree in Bio Medical/Electrical/Mechanical or Medical Technology is preferred.</li><li>Trouble shooting/problem solving; ability to succeed in team situations and excel independently; computer skills (Word; Excel; Power Point; Internet; Remote Computing i.e VPN; remote troubleshooting etc.); effective communication skills and strongly demonstrated interpersonal skills.</li><li>Basic English skills are preferred (written and oral). Proficiency in local language required.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Practical experience of interfacing with customers preferred.</li></ul>WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:<ul><li>Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance</li><li>Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans</li><li>Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match</li><li>The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities</li></ul>Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  <a href="http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx</a>Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at <a href="http://www.abbott.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.abbott.com</a>, on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Abbott" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.facebook.com/Abbott</a> and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal</div>     The base pay for this position is $31.60 – $63.20/hourIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.     <h2>JOB FAMILY:</h2>Support Services     <h2>DIVISION:</h2>CRLB Core Lab        <h2>LOCATION:</h2>United States of America : Remote     <h2>ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:</h2>     <h2>WORK SHIFT:</h2>Standard     <h2>TRAVEL:</h2>No     <h2>MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:</h2>Not Applicable     <h2>SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:</h2>Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment     Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.     EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf     EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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