Support Specialist
The Planet Group · Waltham, MA · 2 days ago
OTHR$35–$40/hrContract
Desktop Support & Field Team IT Support SpecialistLocation: Boston, MA — Onsite 5 days/week Employment: Permanent, Hourly Compensation: $35–$40+/hour + OT Bonus: 10% + Equity Benefits: 20 days PTO + Health Benefits Visa Sponsorship: NoAbout the RoleOur client is a growing pharmaceutical company preparing for a commercial launch and is seeking a Desktop Support & Field Team IT Support Specialist to join its small, collaborative IT team.This role will provide hands-on IT support to employees in the Waltham office, remote employees, and the Commercial field team. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with excellent customer service skills who enjoys working in a small environment where team members wear multiple hats.ResponsibilitiesProvide desktop and Help Desk support for Windows and MacOS environments.Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, and connectivity issues.Deploy, configure, and maintain computers and other IT equipment.Support onboarding and employee technology training.Provide hands-on support for conference rooms, A/V, and collaboration tools.Serve as a primary IT contact for the Commercial field team, including support for iPads and business applications.Manage service desk tickets and document resolutions.Maintain IT equipment inventory and follow established security and IT processes.Work independently while collaborating with the broader IT team.Qualifications3–6 years of IT/Help Desk/Desktop Support experience.Strong customer service, communication, and professional presence.Strong Windows experience; MacOS/Apple experience highly preferred.Experience with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and wear multiple hats in a small IT environment.Must be able to work onsite in Waltham 5 days/week.Ability to safely lift/move equipment up to approximately 30 lbs.PreferredPharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences experience.Experience supporting a Commercial/Sales team.Veeva and/or Salesforce experience.Field IT support experience.Azure and Active Directory familiarity.A+ certification or relevant technical training.Ideal Profile: A dependable, customer-focused IT professional with 3–6 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a history of stability. Candidates from smaller companies who are accustomed to wearing multiple hats are especially well suited for this environment. #TECH #ONSITE #BOSTON