Cell Signaling Technology (CST) · 1 day ago
Desktop Support Specialist
Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a life sciences company dedicated to providing high-quality products and services to researchers globally. The Desktop Support Specialist will provide day-to-day onsite support for over 500 employees, troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues, while ensuring excellent customer service and support for remote employees.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Answer and respond to telephone, walk-in, email, and self-service requests in a courteous and professional manner
Provide quality end-user support, including in-person break-fix, remote assistance, and request fulfillment for new hardware and software
Provide support for remote employees (e.g., VPN connectivity, password resets)
Triage and escalate issues to other IT departments as appropriate
Enter, update, and close all support activity in the ticketing system within SLA
Install, upgrade, troubleshoot, and configure desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals, and related hardware
Install, upgrade, troubleshoot, and configure commercial, custom, and SaaS software applications
Provide support for meetings and conference rooms, including web, audio, and video technologies
Participate in after-hours on-call support on a rotating basis
Assist with the coordination and execution of planned and unplanned infrastructure downtime activities
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience supporting end users
Experience with and expertise in Windows technology, including Windows 10
Excellent Customer Services skills both in person, via phone and written via a remote session/email/IM, etc
Experience with and expertise in Apple technology, including MacOS and iOS
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to stay on track and manage tasks over time. Able to assess, set priorities and prioritize tasks dynamically as needed
Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff
Physically able to safely lift and carry up to 40 pounds to move, install, unpack PC equipment, office supplies, etc. as required
Transportation to drive between two locations (Danvers and Beverly)
The ability to perform repetitive motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers
The ability to extend hands and arms in any direction to access materials, equipment, or a keyboard
The ability to sit for long periods of time (often more than 70% of the workday)
Ability to view and read information from a computer monitor, reports, and documents
Preferred
Associate Degree in IT, MIS, CS (or related)
Technical certifications are a plus (Microsoft, Apple, A+ etc.)
Prior experience supporting a laboratory environment
Experience administering or using client/endpoint management software (InTune, LANDesk, JAMF, etc.)
Experience with ticket management software
Experience in the administration of user accounts and properties – creation, deletion and maintenance etc
Experience supporting users in an Active Directory environment
Experience supporting Google G Suite and related technologies
Benefits
Medical (BCBS) and Dental (Delta Dental) plans paid at 90%
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending accounts
401(k) Plan with 6% match
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous PTO package
Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Subsidized Cafeteria
Free Parking
Company
Cell Signaling Technology (CST)
Founded by research scientists in 1999, Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a private, family-owned company that prides itself on operating as a research institute developing quality products for other researchers.
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Funding
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2025-08-01
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