What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Support Specialist position at Astrix?
Our client is a biotechnology company with a mission to unlock new opportunities for viral gene therapy through genomics-driven discovery. They focus on delivering life-changing advances for individuals with genetic disorders, and they are looking for a highly motivated IT Support Specialist to join their team!
Pay: 30-33/hr
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Contract (6 Months)
Qualifications:
Pay: 30-33/hr
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Contract (6 Months)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or a related field preferred. Open to individuals with other degrees or those looking to enter the IT field.
- Open to entry-level candidates. Experience supporting Windows and Mac OS systems preferred.
- Familiarity with lab equipment systems (e.g., HPLC, ddPCR, Satorius) is a plus. Experience with LIMS or PM tools is beneficial.
- Strong soft skills: self-starter, resourceful, able to prioritize tasks, attention to detail, and good customer service.
- Must be able to work fully onsite at 341 Oyster Point Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080.
- Immediate availability to start.
- Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (flexible start time).
- Perform daily health checks to ensure all systems and lab equipment are operating correctly.
- Respond to tickets related to system issues such as reboots, credentials, or licensing.
- Provide technical support for Mac-based systems, especially for walk-up requests.
- Regularly assess and remediate system vulnerabilities to ensure smooth lab operations.
- Provide support for laboratory systems and equipment to maintain performance.
- Participate in hands-on training and walkthroughs of all documentation.