Junior Application Specialist

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

  • Conduct hands-on training sessions and onboarding for end-users in pathology laboratories, focusing on equipment operation, assay workflows, and troubleshooting.
  • Provide pre- and post-installation support on instruments used for molecular diagnostics, haematology, and serology testing.
  • Liaise with the sales and service teams to ensure smooth implementation and user adoption of new systems.
  • With the support of the National product manager, customize training materials to meet client needs, ensuring alignment with clinical best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and gather user feedback to optimize usage and improve satisfaction.
  • Deliver ongoing application support through remote and on-site visits, ensuring consistent quality assurance.
  • Partner with product managers and engineers to feed field insights into future enhancements.
  • Professionally assist customers and maintain customer satisfaction at all times
  • At all times ensure customer satisfaction and customer retention
  • Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
  • Provide on-site training to customers.
  • At all times be prepared to work beyond working hours and travel in order to provide application support to customers
  • Educate the sales team on the technical aspects of the product
  • Linked at the hip to the sales team throughout the entire sales process
  • Training and continuous training for customers, staff, new staff, and technical staff on the workings of the equipment.
  • Remain current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies, attending industry-related, company-approved seminars
  • Maintain current appropriate industry certifications
  • Know the competition and how we are positioned in order to best exploit our unique selling points
Other:
  • Comply with all reasonable requests by management
  • Record daily attendance
Qualifications:
  • National Diploma/Degree in Medical Technology or related Clinical fields.
  • Technical knowledge in area of Pathology, with knowledge in serology, haematology and microbiology being an advantage
  • Strong understanding of molecular diagnostics, haematology analyzers, and serology workflows.
  • Ability to translate technical knowledge into accessible, hands-on learning experiences.
  • Comfortable working in clinical environments and maintaining compliance with laboratory standards.
Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years' laboratory testing experience or proven track record as a Field Service Engineer working on laboratory equipment within the abovementioned clinical areas.
Key Competencies
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - both technical and empathetic.
  • Skilled in troubleshooting and method validation.
  • Adaptable teaching style to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple site trainings.
  • Customer-first mindset with a passion for healthcare innovation.
Behavioral Characteristics:
  • Honesty
  • Accountability
  • Reliability
  • Punctuality
  • Presentable
  • Professional
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Accuracy
  • Ability to work well under pressure / frequent interruptions
  • Willingness to take responsibility.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Self-motivated individual
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Travel
  • Willingness to travel across client locations to deliver training and support (approximately 30-50% of time).

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1478819
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned