Roche
Field Engineering Specialist - Mass Spectrometry - California
California · Junior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$32,895 more — $101,795 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $101,795 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other (15-2099) · Bakersfield-Delano, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Field Engineering Specialist - Mass Spectrometry - California
- Unlike traditional Core Lab liquid-phase diagnostic systems, automated clinical mass spectrometry introduces complex gas-phase ion physics, ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environments, and extreme-pressure fluidics.
- As a Field Engineering Specialist - Mass Spectrometry, you will:
Responsibilities
- Roche Support Network offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about problem-solving and technical service excellence.
- In this role, you will perform hands-on technical repair, system maintenance, and basic applications workflow support-partnering closely with National Field Engineering Specialists on complex escalations and multi-system accounts.
- Applications & Workflow Support: Collaborate with customer operators and FAS teams to support routine applications workflows.
- Collaborate with National Engineers: Work closely with Advanced Engineering Specialists on high-complexity accounts, major account rollouts, and advanced technical escalations.
- Maintain Customer Relationships & Operational Excellence: Serve as a primary technical contact for service-related issues, perform scheduled PMs, and maintain accurate service documentation using Roche's CRM system.
Requirements
- High school diploma and 2 years of technical school or equivalent military training or equivalent work experience
- Ability to travel, including some overnight travel, is require
- Participate in on-call rotations, providing after-hours or weekend support as required.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience operating, servicing, or troubleshooting mass spectrometry platforms (LC-MS/MS), liquid chromatography (HPLC/UHPLC), or vacuum systems.
- Technical Competency: Familiarity with vacuum leak detectors, mass calibration tuning fluids, RF/DC voltage tools, and nitrogen gas flow measurement.
- Applications & Science Literacy: Basic understanding of gas-phase physics, m/z ratio detection, and sample matrix effects to aid in diagnostic troubleshooting.
Skills
- Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting
- The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is 68,900.00- 127,900.00 USD Annual.
- Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
- A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
- This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
- A healthier future drives us to innovate.
- Let's build a healthier future, together.
- Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation
- The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is 68,900.00- 127,900.00 USD Annual.
Benefits
- Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come.
- We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Company info
- Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products.
- It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence.
- The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
- If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
- If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online
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