IT Technician I

Req ID #:  229699
Location: 

Ashland, OH, US, 44805

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

 

An Information Technology (IT) Technician Site Services is responsible for verifying that customer requests and issues are addressed efficiently and effectively and for resolving routine to moderately complex issues with the desktop computing hardware and software environment.

 

Essential Functions (The fundamental Duties & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed:

  • Create incident/request tickets as per ticketing processes
  • Perform work assignments and contribute, individually or as part of the team
  • Provide end-user level 2 support on IT-related issues by diagnosing, analyzing, and quickly resolving or escalating (if resolution requires hands-on interaction, different skill set experience or an excessive amount of time) as needed, meeting service level agreement (SLA) standards for first-call resolution on incidents and service requests.
  • Identify trends in the support calls and develop documentation to address these most-often reported incidents.
  • Notify management of increasing trends, unusual activity or repeated activity.
  • Provide accurate information on IT products and services.
  • Provide a high-quality customer service experience to customers and coworkers.
  • Assist in developing and utilizing on-line procedures, solutions, and knowledge databases.
  • Assist with training of peers and act as a resource for other staff members
  • Identify and suggest possible improvements on processes and procedures.
  • Verify that customer requests and issues are addressed completely, efficiently, and effectively
  • Contribute to the high-performance IT team by providing quality products and services.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

 

Job Qualifications

 

Qualifications (Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or related discipline with one to two years related experience in IT or Customer Service facing environment. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
  • Extensive knowledge of desktop hardware, software applications, operating systems and network connectivity. Knowledge of Active Directory and security policies. Knowledge of business applications and systems. Excellent knowledge and use of customer service best practices.
  • Technical aptitude with IT literacy skills with an ability to learn and apply technical information in a fast-paced, demanding work environment. Ability to show initiative, pay attention to detail, plan, prioritize work load, and perform under pressure to meet SLA’s.
  • Ability to recognize, analyze, and effectively handle incidents in a timely and organized manner using industry best practices and procedures. Ability to demonstrate logical thinking, practical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new procedures, processes, technology and applications.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills along with effective listening skills. Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical people.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willing to work flexibly and with enthusiasm.
  • Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice.

 

About Discovery
Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 350 patents and 80 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

 

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

 

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

 

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

 

At Charles River Laboratories, we recognize and recruit all talent. We are a company committed to the principle of diversity and inclusion and work daily in this direction.


Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
Nearest Secondary Market: Mansfield

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