Application Administrator
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
We are seeking a Systems Administrator I to maintain and optimize enterprise applications and systems infrastructure. You'll provide essential support for both laboratory and business applications, ensuring maximum uptime and performance while troubleshooting technical issues across the organization. Working with advanced technologies and dedicated hardware, you'll contribute to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through stable and efficient IT operations.
Job description
In this role, you will troubleshoot and resolve application support issues, execute system changes and deployments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors. You'll maintain critical documentation, perform system monitoring, and help drive continuous improvement of our IT infrastructure. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth while contributing to meaningful scientific advancement through technology.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, no prior experience required
- Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- General understanding of Windows Server and Linux administration, including directory structures and services
- Experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and SQL query writing
- Knowledge of desktop operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in system configuration, monitoring, and maintenance
- Experience with change management and deployment processes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while following established procedures
- Customer-focused approach with commitment to quality
- Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing environments
- Ability to be stationary for extended periods and perform basic physical tasks
- May require on-call rotation and non-standard working hours
- Travel may be required (up to 60-80% for lab-based positions)
- Valid driver's license may be required
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.