Customer Support Specialist 

Location: US Remote

Who we are 

Medicine moves too slow. At Velsera, we are changing that.  

Velsera was formed in 2023 through the shared vision of Seven Bridges and Pierian, with a mission to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of life-changing insights.  We provide software and professional services across drug discovery, diagnostics, and clinical genomics. 

With our headquarters in Boston, MA, we are growing and expanding our teams located in different countries! 

 As a Customer Support Specialist you will report to the Customer Support Manager/Director of Customer Support and your tasks will consist of providing specialized support and resolving complex issues for customers using the Velsera products and services.  You will contribute to the creation of support documentation and knowledge base articles, and support cross-functional projects and initiatives in your area of expertise.  

What will you do?   

• Provide specialized support to customers in the bioinformatics, precision medicine, and workflow automation fields both in and out of office hours.  

• Resolve complex issues related to the specialized domain or product.  

• Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical & functional issues.  

• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in the specialized domain.  

• Document and track customer interactions, issues, and resolutions in the support ticketing system.  

• Contribute to the creation of support documentation, knowledge base articles, and best practices related to the specialized area.  

• Provide guidance and assistance to other team members as needed.  

• Assist in continuous improvement efforts to enhance technical support processes and customer satisfaction.  

• Contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives in your area of expertise.  

Requirements

What do you bring to the table?  

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, such as bioinformatics, genomics, or a life sciences discipline.  

• Strong knowledge and expertise in the specialized area of technical support, such as bioinformatics, precision medicine, or workflow automation.  

• Proven experience in providing technical support in the specialized domain.  

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.  

• Strong customer service and communication skills.  

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.  

• Familiarity with relevant software applications, operating systems, and networking concepts.  

• Proficiency in using help desk software, CRM systems, and other technical support tools.  

• Demonstrated involvement in cross-functional projects and contributions to business-wide initiatives.  

• Willingness to continuously learn and expand technical knowledge in the specialized domain.  

• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.  

• Strong organizational and time management skills.  

• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to junior team members.  

• Assist in reducing escalations and deputize for management in their absence.  

• Desire to contribute to the growth and success of the company by delivering exceptional technical support and actively participating in business projects and initiatives.  

What do we offer?  

Velsera stands for a stimulating atmosphere where you can grow your capabilities in an open company culture. We want you to do the work you feel great at, or that you would like to become great at. You’ll work for a mission driven organization that is making a true difference in the scientific and healthcare space.   

Next to that, we offer competitive salaries including:   

1. A full-suite of industry leading benefits (list by location)  

1. Remote work flexibility   

If you feel like this could be the next big thing for you, make sure you’re not going to miss out and have a chat with us!  

Benefits

Our core values 

People first. We create collaborative and supportive environments by operating with respect and flexibility to promote mental, emotional and physical health. We practice empathy by treating others the way they want to be treated and assuming positive intent. We are proud of our inclusive diverse team and humble ourselves to learn about and build our connection with each other. 

Patient focused. We act with swift determination without sacrificing our expectations of quality. We are driven by providing exceptional solutions for our customers to positively impact patient lives. Considering what is at stake, we challenge ourselves to develop the best solution, not just the easy one. 

Integrity. We hold ourselves accountable and strive for transparent communication to build trust amongst ourselves and our customers. We take ownership of our results as we know what we do matters and collectively we will change the healthcare industry. We are thoughtful and intentional with every customer interaction understanding the overall impact on human health. 

Curious. We ask questions and actively listen in order to learn and continuously improve. We embrace change and the opportunities it presents to make each other better. We strive to be on the cutting edge of science and technology innovation by encouraging creativity. 

Impactful. We take our social responsibility with the seriousness it deserves and hold ourselves to a high standard. We improve our sustainability by encouraging discussion and taking action as it relates to our natural, social and economic resource footprint. We are devoted to our humanitarian mission and look for new ways to make the world a better place. 

Velsera is an Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Velsera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information