Application Administrator
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Richmond, VAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
- Maintain and optimize enterprise applications and systems infrastructure.
- Provide essential support for laboratory and business applications.
- Ensure maximum uptime and performance.
- Troubleshoot technical issues across the organization.
- Contribute to stable and efficient IT operations.
- Contribute to the company's mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
- This position offers opportunities for professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve application support issues.
- Execute system changes and deployments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors.
- Maintain critical documentation.
- Perform system monitoring.
- Drive continuous improvement of IT infrastructure.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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.
- Proficiency in system configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Experience with change management and deployment processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- No prior experience required.
- Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- 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.