Customer Service Rep I (Biotech/Pharma needed)
This entry-level Customer Service Representative role in the biotech/pharma sector supports digital solutions and quality assurance within the Customer Care group. The position involves assisting with ERP implementation activities, troubleshooting technical issues, managing help desk tickets, and collaborating closely with IT and development teams under mentorship. It offers an opportunity to develop expertise in digital tools, testing, and customer care processes in a fast-paced, onsite environment.
About Careertakes
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Job Summary
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Digital Solution Specialist (Customer Service Rep I) to support Customer Care digital tools and tier‑1 technical support in a biotech/pharma customer‑service environment. This is an onsite role in La Jolla, CA. Pay rate: $23–$24 / hour (W2). Contract duration: 6+ months, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.
What You’ll Do
This role blends customer service with technical support and testing for digital solutions used by Customer Care.
- Build working knowledge of digital tools that support Customer Care and become a technical resource for the team
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving tier‑1 issues across ERP, CRM, phone systems, web interfaces, OCR, and other integrated platforms
- Manage and update Help Desk tickets and maintain clear documentation of issues and resolutions
- Participate in requirements gathering, functional testing, validation, and go‑live support for an upcoming ERP implementation
- Support development of functional requirements and test scripts under supervision
- Assist communication and escalation between Customer Care and IT/Development teams
- Help prepare department reports, queries, and data gathering for Customer Care metrics
- Provide regular status updates on assigned tasks and learning milestones
- Attend daily team meetings and represent the Customer Care group in internal discussions with mentor support
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned to support professional development
Essential Qualifications
- 0–2 years of customer service experience in an office setting; 1–2 years preferred in biotech, pharma, or a related industry
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Basic familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Basic exposure to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize, take initiative, and work independently under supervision
- Interest in technology, process improvement, and learning technical concepts quickly
- Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field
- Any experience with AI tools, digital transformation, or quality assurance/testing
- Previous exposure to order processing or data entry
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay: $23–$24 per hour (W2)
- Employment type: Full‑time (contract, 6+ months)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, onsite, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Onsite in La Jolla, CA
Location & Work Style
- Work is onsite in La Jolla, California (92121 area). Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- This role will collaborate closely with IT and cross‑functional teams; comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Notes
- Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to a fair hiring process. Recruiters may use standard screening tools; human decision‑making is final.
- We have removed direct employer contact details from this posting; any inquiries should be routed through Careertakes.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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