Support Specialist
Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Category: Infrastructure & Helpdesk
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: August 27, 2026
Job ID: 650081
Job Description
Desktop Support & Field Team IT Support Specialist
Location: Boston, MA -- Onsite 5 days/week
Employment: Permanent, Hourly
Compensation: $35-$40+/hour + OT
Bonus: 10% + Equity
Benefits: 20 days PTO + Health Benefits
Visa Sponsorship: No
Our client is a growing pharmaceutical company preparing for a commercial launch and is seeking a Desktop Support & Field Team IT Support Specialist to join its small, collaborative IT team.
This role will provide hands-on IT support to employees in the Waltham office, remote employees, and the Commercial field team. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with excellent customer service skills who enjoys working in a small environment where team members wear multiple hats.
Responsibilities-
Provide desktop and Help Desk support for Windows and MacOS environments.
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Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, and connectivity issues.
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Deploy, configure, and maintain computers and other IT equipment.
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Support onboarding and employee technology training.
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Provide hands-on support for conference rooms, A/V, and collaboration tools.
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Serve as a primary IT contact for the Commercial field team, including support for iPads and business applications.
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Manage service desk tickets and document resolutions.
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Maintain IT equipment inventory and follow established security and IT processes.
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Work independently while collaborating with the broader IT team.
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3-6 years of IT/Help Desk/Desktop Support experience.
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Strong customer service, communication, and professional presence.
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Strong Windows experience; MacOS/Apple experience highly preferred.
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Experience with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom.
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Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and wear multiple hats in a small IT environment.
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Must be able to work onsite in Waltham 5 days/week.
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Ability to safely lift/move equipment up to approximately 30 lbs.
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Pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences experience.
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Experience supporting a Commercial/Sales team.
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Veeva and/or Salesforce experience.
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Field IT support experience.
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Azure and Active Directory familiarity.
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A+ certification or relevant technical training.
Ideal Profile: A dependable, customer-focused IT professional with 3-6 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a history of stability. Candidates from smaller companies who are accustomed to wearing multiple hats are especially well suited for this environment.
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