APPLICATION SPECIALIST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: July 29, 2024 - The Application Specialist possesses a diverse skill set, adept at engaging with researchers, various departments, and business partners. With a background in healthcare and expertise in data analysis, including NIRS technology, they excel in communicating complex scientific topics to diverse audiences. Their proficiency extends to sensory testing and analysis in confectionery, bakery, and plant-based products, alongside strong communication and presentation skills.

Summary of Application Specialist Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Computer Science with 3 years of Experience

  • Experience working within the education software industry.
  • Strong knowledge of standard IT practices and workflows
  • Experience with building dashboards or a deep understanding of Business Intelligence
  • Advanced knowledge and applications troubleshooting with industry-specific applications
  • Be able to learn and understand business processes as they relate to application usage, internal controls, security and technology
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong project management, verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills
  • Oversee large-scale projects with detailed designs
  • Document business processes and procedures to coincide with project and firm expectations
  • Work with minimal supervision and take ownership of problems and/or issues and ensure timely resolution
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting and organization skills
  • Able to work both independently and as a member within a team environment

2. BS in Software Engineering with 5 years of Experience

  • Knowledge of BDB products and their applications.
  • Experience in working with Flow Cytometry systems, from a technical and applications perspective.
  • Proven experience and skills in training, teaching and demonstrating.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on site
  • Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
  • Know about ERP systems like SAP/Navision/Dynamics or others
  • Willing to be placed in Sidoarjo, East Java area
  • Experience with processing inventory through quotes, sales orders, purchase orders, stock receipts and supplier invoices
  • Have a solid understanding of product price history
  • Ability to find and fix incorrect costs and product quantities
  • Ability to investigate and find inventory discrepancies

3. BS in Computer Engineering with 4 years of Experience

  • Comfortable interacting with researchers, other departments and business partners
  • Experience with obtaining and analyzing data, NIRS
  • Excellent written and spoken English, ability to convince others to communicate complex scientific topics to different target audiences. 
  • Have affinity and proficiency with teaching, presenting and explaining
  • Be independent, confident, enthusiastic, and customer and solution-oriented
  • Working experience within the healthcare industry
  • A deep understanding of prescribing and medication management within public and private hospitals
  • Strong understanding of Information Systems
  • Experience in confectionery, bakery and/or plant-based, sensory testing and analysis (statistics, reporting)
  • Affinity with data and working in Excel

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