Field Applications Specialist - Core Histology

Overview

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most.

When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

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As the Field Applications Specialist for Leica Biosystems
, you will be responsible for providing in-field technical applications support for our current and “next generation” range of automated instrumentation and reagents, while achieving Leica regional sales and profitability goals within the assigned territory.

This position is part of the Field Applications team and will be Field based/fully remote
. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will be a part of the Commercial team and report to the Field Applications Manager for your territory, and be responsible for taking care of the Core Histology customers in the Northeast area.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Support Leica in order of region to achieve sales goals monthly, quarterly, and annually in the Instrumentation and Consumables of relevant product line.
• Basic Installation, Evaluations, Qualification and Optimization for Instrumentation sold and evaluated in the region with supervision or mentorship/consult
• Perform investigation of technical applications while working with Technical Service, Applications Technical Lead Applications Manager and Global Business Units
• Response and documentation of PMDRs on instrumentation in conjunction to working with BU and Customer on appropriate response and follow up training necessary with supervision or mentorship/consult
• Conduct in field post purchase applications support and training with customers

• High school Diploma or GED with at least 1 year Histology laboratory experience in clinical, research, or industrial setting
• Understanding of Product relevant Histology marketplace or a related discipline
• At least 1 year experience in the optimization, operation, functionality, and support of both manual and automated core Histology and related products

• This position requires up to 75% flying and/or driving travel, which may potentially include overnight stays. Travel will primarily be domestic but may occasionally be international
• Ability to regularly lift, move, slide, raise and/or place up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand, walk (prolonged), and sit; squat and kneel, ascend and descend stairs; reach with hands and arms.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree or PhD
• HT, HTL or QIHC (ASCP) Certifications

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to…