# Technical Support Specialist \| Germany at Plasmidsaurus > Hybrid · Germany · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Aplasmidsaurus%3A56c6a925-ceee-483f-8425-2b63072c112d (read 2026-11-15). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Plasmidsaurus](https://alderhq.app/companies/plasmidsaurus) - Location text: Germany - Where it can be done from (inferred): Hybrid · Germany (evidence: "Location: Germany") - Posted: 2026-10-02 (44 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-13 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/plasmidsaurus/56c6a925-ceee-483f-8425-2b63072c112d ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: €48k–€60k per year (from the listing's pay field) - Market band for similar posted roles (Germany, n 1849): p25 €37k, median €50k, p75 €60k - H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 4, median offered wage $50k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance)) - Licensed UK sponsor: registered as "Plasmidsaurus Ltd" (checked 2026-11-15, [register](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers)) ## Description (the employer's text) ### About Plasmidsaurus Plasmidsaurus is on a mission to accelerate new cures and promote a healthier planet by unlocking a new level of productivity for scientists. Our sequencing services are used daily by thousands of innovators, including Nobel laureates, Fortune 100 pharma, and over 70,000 scientists. We began by revolutionizing plasmid sequencing, making it exponentially cheaper and faster, with innovative sequencing technologies and a global network of laboratories that turn samples into answers in hours, not weeks. Now we are expanding that same disruptive model across all of genomics. With the launch of our new RNA-seq service, we are taking a bold step toward our vision to sequence everything, providing scientists everywhere with faster, simpler, and more affordable access to the data that powers discovery. Every team member at Plasmidsaurus plays a crucial role in driving the future of biotech research. Together, we are building the world’s most efficient sequencing engine that operates overnight, scales globally, and helps scientists make breakthroughs faster than ever before. ### About the role Plasmidsaurus’s Technical Support Specialists serve as the first point of contact for our customers, delivering fast, consistent, and empathetic Tier 1-2 technical support to scientists in academic and research labs, and at biotech and pharmaceutical companies of all sizes. This position is a great fit for those with a background in biomedical sciences who are passionate about helping researchers succeed and thrive at solving problems. You will play a critical role in supporting our customers, and will help with any challenges, from troubleshooting technical issues, and monitoring sequencing processes to maintaining the highest quality and record keeping standards. ### In this role, you can expect to Respond to customer inquiries via email and phone in a timely and professional manner, balancing urgency and quality in your responses. Provide expert technical support for our sequencing services, quickly interpreting scientific information communicated by customers, and identifying their needs and the best path to solutions for their requests. Utilize internal systems with meticulous attention to detail to ensure rapid and precise inquiry resolution. Monitor sequencing process outputs and troubleshoot inconsistencies to ensure high-quality results. Identify and escalate complex issues to the appropriate departments, collaborating directly with our laboratory technicians, bioinformatics specialists, and software teams. Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and support cases in our CRM system. Provide feedback to improve workflows, documentation, and overall customer experience. ### You should bring A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related field Experience in DNA sequencing, genomics, or molecular biology techniques Some experience interacting with customers or users, ideally fielding high volume requests as the first point of contact Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and excellent analytical capabilities An ability to prioritize tasks and communicate efficiently, ensuring timely updates without sacrificing quality of solutions or responses Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment. ### It’s excellent, but not required, if you also have Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and NGS data analysis A systems thinking approach, looking beyond isolated issues to improve workflows, prevent recurring problems, and enhance the overall user experience Contributed to the development of training documentation Direct startup experience in Biotech, Medtech, or Healthtech Experience with ticketing services like Service Hub, Zendesk, or Service Cloud ### Location & Working Hours Location: Cologne, Germany- hybrid in office on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Working hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm or 10:00am to 6:00pm CEST --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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