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INTRODUCTION
Nova Biomedical is looking for a Field Support Specialist to be based in the Rensselaer, NY area. Nova Biomedical is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of state-of-the-art, whole blood, point-of-care and critical care analyzers, and is one of the fastest growing in vitro diagnostic companies in the world. For over 40 years, Nova continues to grow as a privately held company.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall onsite customer satisfaction with Nova Biomedical products in assigned geographical territory.
- Provides both reactive and proactive consultative support to customers and is responsible for managing all field support requirements within assigned customer territory.
- Exercises independent judgement to manage all local customer support requirements within assigned territory.
- Drives key performance indicators (KPI’s) locally to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction including On-site Response Time, On-time PM’s, Second Days, Revisits, and Primary Representative Utilization.
- Responsible for making independent, daily business decisions on customer call prioritization, local calendar scheduling, inventory management, unscheduled customer satisfaction (Ambassador) calls, and for determining appropriate length and duration of onsite customer activities.
- Performs on-site new product installations, corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance and associated customer training with laboratory staff at all levels including laboratory management.
- Responsible for properly completing and returning service documentation and regulatory paperwork (electronic and hard copy) to satisfy U.S. FDA requirements.
- Performs clinical and biotechnology application activities such as IQOQ, correlation, linearity, and precision to assist customers with instrument validation requirements to satisfy local accreditation requirements.
- Responsible for maintaining acceptable productivity levels, customer satisfaction levels, KPI’s and other peer comparisons as determined to be appropriate by the local Regional Support Manager.
- May require attendance and assistance at trade shows, customer seminars and similar marketing events.
- Responsible for maintaining service level agreements, properly billing customers for service performed and parts used, and reviewing onsite customer spares inventory of Nova products that are used with their instruments (e.g. Nova controls) to ensure maximum product uptime.
- Responsible for identifying new sales opportunities through day-to-day customer interaction and for forwarding sales leads to the Nova Sales department.
- Exercises good, fiscal awareness to control expenses through proper inventory management, exercises good judgment with all Nova property (i.e.: company car, inventory, credit card) with strong attention to cost in normal duties of the position.
- Proper use of the Nova Travel Office.
- Maintains proper home office space for Nova assets (computer, inventory, etc.).
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Clinical lab knowledge and/or experience is ideal for this position.
- A BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering or Life Sciences degree or Medical Technologist, Nursing, or Respiratory Therapy degree and/or Electronics background is preferred.
- Requires above average verbal communication skills, above average teaching skills and above average interpersonal skills.
- Minimum of 1-3+ years diagnostics industry related experience.
- Requires an individual who is willing to travel both within and outside their assigned territory, averaging 4-5 overnight stays per month and approximately 25% travel time.
- Ability to work independently with little daily supervision.
- Since this position will have access to sensitive information/documentation (HIPPA, Corporate Intellectual Property) from the manufacturer, individuals must possess a mature and professional ability to use proper judgment and discretion with this information when interacting with customers and other professionals.
- Requires a driver’s license in home state and a good driving record; and a nationally accepted credit card with an acceptable credit limit for use during job responsibilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Willingness to travel as required (including air and ground transportation).
- Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as needed for job responsibilities.
- Able to store, transport materials, samples, or demonstration equipment (up to ~25 pounds).
- Comfort with standing and engaging with customers for extended periods.
- Ability to adapt to varying work environments (e.g., customer sites, laboratories, offices).
WHY WORK FOR NOVA BIOMEDICAL
- Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Competitive 401k company match
- Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Generous Tuition reimbursement
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
- Professional development, engagement and events
- Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
- Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office
WORK LOCATION
Field Support based in Rensselaer, NY
TARGETED SALARY RANGE
$85,000 to $90,000 annually
Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.
Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.
With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.
WORKING AT NOVA BIOMEDICAL MEANS JOINING A MISSION-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION WHERE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MATTER. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.
EEO STATEMENT:
Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.
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Verify your degree aligns with the role
Field Support Specialist petitions get scrutinized when your degree field doesn't map clearly to the job duties. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation and match your transcript to the listed knowledge domains before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Field Support Specialist roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code, so you're only spending time on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area using the Field Support Specialist SOC code. The LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage for Level I through IV, and your offered salary determines which level your employer files at.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Hospitals, nonprofits attached to universities, and government research entities are cap-exempt, meaning your petition can be filed any time of year without entering the lottery. Confirm the employer's exemption status before you reach the offer stage.
Get your employment verification documents ready before the offer
USCIS requires evidence of specialty occupation for Field Support roles, which can include past performance reviews, org charts showing degree-required peers, and client contracts describing technical deliverables. Gathering these before an offer speeds up I-129 preparation significantly.
Understand the 60-day grace period if you're changing jobs
If you're already on H-1B and switching to a new Field Support Specialist role, your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your current job ends. You have a 60-day grace period after separation, but USCIS counts from your last day of employment.
H-1B Visa Field Support Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Support Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as information technology, computer science, or engineering. If the job description accepts any bachelor's degree or substitutes experience freely for education, the petition faces a higher risk of a Request for Evidence challenging specialty occupation status.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Field Support Specialist positions?
Employers in enterprise IT, managed services, healthcare systems, and defense contracting regularly file H-1B petitions for Field Support Specialists because the roles require technical degrees and specialized knowledge. You can browse Field Support Specialist jobs filtered by H-1B sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers based on their Labor Condition Application filing records with the DOL.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search as a Field Support Specialist?
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration in March each year, with selection happening by late March and petitions filed from April 1. If you're on OPT and it expires before October 1, you'll need cap-gap coverage or an employer that qualifies as cap-exempt. Starting your search in late fall gives you time to secure an offer before registration opens.
Can my Field Support Specialist employer file for premium processing?
Yes. Employers can pay the premium processing fee to USCIS for a 15-business-day adjudication decision on Form I-129. This is common for Field Support roles where project start dates are fixed. Premium processing doesn't improve approval odds, but it eliminates the uncertainty of standard processing timelines that can stretch several months.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Field Support Specialist contract ends early?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid status, or depart the country. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition during that window. If the grace period expires without a filed petition, you lose your status and any time remaining on your original approval.