Windows Support Specialist in Bioinformatics Industry (m/f/d)

Scionics is seeking a fulltime Windows Support Specialist to strengthen our service team in Dresden, Germany.

• 1st level support as part of a team to primarily support Windows clients
• Occasional 1st level support of Mac clients
• User support in person, phone, and remote
• Tracking support requests in a ticketing system
• Provide consultation for new desktop hardware purchases
• Installation of new computers and initial configuration of software and networking
• Escalation of incidents as needed to the rest of the support team
• Maintain technical documentation, both customers and staff
• Suggest improvements on processes and procedures

Your Profile

• Completed IT oriented education or have an applicable degree or comparable professional experience
• Experience with helping customers in the user helpdesk / system administration area
• Good knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Experience with a ticketing system
• Ability to support customers in English, with German a plus
• Enjoy interacting with customers and ability to work in a team

Scionics Computer Innovation GmbH provides consulting, services, and support to academic institutions and scientific research organizations. Scionics integrates information technology with biology and the life sciences and helps bridge the communication gap between IT and research. Scionics is part of the dynamic and international Biopolis Dresden research campus that includes a range of life science companies and academic research institutions.

• Contract: Scionics offers favorable contract conditions and salary based on experience – with regular performance reviews and corresponding increases in salary. Scionics has an excellent record of employee retention.
• Equipment: Any equipment needed for the job will be provided.
• Training: Scionics provides funding for yearly training and courses flexibly chosen by the employee.
• Corporate culture: Scionics is an SME with strong ties to academia. If you work here, you will meet a lot of international people (~50% of your colleagues would be non-German) and get a good opportunity to broaden your horizons not only culturally but also with regard to modern science. The work environment in Scionics is informal.
• Location: Scionics is headquartered in Dresden, a beautiful but still affordable city. The Scionics offices are located close to the river Elbe, with residential areas within walking distance.
• Company stability: Scionics is a stable company with over 20 years of experience providing IT for scientific customers.