We’re Hiring: Customer Care Specialist (Italian Speaking) | Oxford Nanopore Technologies
At Oxford Nanopore Technologies, we’re enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. Our pioneering nanopore sequencing technology is transforming the way scientists and clinicians understand biology, and delivering an exceptional customer experience is critical to supporting that mission.
We’re looking for an Italian-speaking Customer Care Specialist to join our Business Operations team, playing a key role in supporting our Italian-speaking customer base as well as internal stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, purpose-driven organization where your contribution directly supports world-leading science.
About the Role
As a Customer Care Specialist, you’ll act as a trusted point of contact for Italian-speaking customers across the quote-to-order journey, ensuring they receive timely, accurate, and solutions-focused support. Working with limited supervision, you’ll confidently use ONT systems and tools such as Salesforce to manage customer interactions, resolve issues, and contribute to continuous improvement across Customer Service operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage inbound and outbound customer communications in Italian and English related to orders, invoicing, financial queries, and credit control
2. Support the wider commercial team and internal stakeholders with day-to-day operational needs
3. Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat, ensuring a seamless and positive experience
4. Process order amendments and pricing adjustments, including special pricing agreements and credit card payments
5. Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records within the CRM system
6. Troubleshoot non-technical product or service issues, escalating complex cases where appropriate
7. Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Logistics, Inventory, and Technical Support teams to resolve customer cases efficiently
8. Monitor high-value and priority orders, proactively managing customer expectations
9. Follow up with customers to confirm resolution and satisfaction
10. Capture customer feedback and identify recurring issues to inform process improvements
11. Consistently meet or exceed performance targets for response times, resolution rates, and customer satisfaction
12. Contribute to ad hoc projects and support onboarding, training, and mentoring of new team members
13. Proactively manage your own workload and rota responsibilities with a high level of accountability
What We’re Looking For
14. Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken) is essential
15. Previous experience in a customer service, operations, or support role with direct customer interaction
16. A strong understanding of the customer journey and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences
17. Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and ERP platforms such as SAP or AX
18. Confidence handling complex or challenging situations with professionalism and empathy
19. Strong multitasking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
20. A proactive, can-do mindset with a natural approach to problem-solving
Why Join Oxford Nanopore?
You’ll be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your work directly supports customers advancing scientific discovery and healthcare globally. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys making an impact, takes ownership, and is motivated to go the extra mile for both customers and colleagues.
If you’re an Italian-speaking customer care professional excited by the opportunity to support world-changing science, we’d love to hear from you.