Sr. Field Applications Specialist - Life Sciences; Texas​/Remote

Sr. Field Applications Specialist - Life Sciences (Texas/Remote)

Leica Biosystems invites you to apply for the following role.

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 your unique viewpoint matters. 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” drives 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.

• Drive Leica to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual unit and reagent goals for respective products supported in the United States.
• Train/mentor other Application Specialists on new product technologies and their applications in a diagnostic and/or research histopathology, cytopathology, or cytogenetic environment.
• Share technical and industry knowledge, including the use of conference calls, Teams, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Design and perform experiments to investigate and solve mid‑level and technical application problems.
• Work with relevant Sales personnel and Field Service Engineers to drive customer relationships within assigned geography and take an active leadership role in regional projects.

• Education:
  
  BA/BS in Life Sciences or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of product‑relevant histology marketplace or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years’ histology laboratory experience in clinical, research, or industrial settings (with a practical focus on IHC/Research where relevant).
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in the optimization, operation, functionality, and support of both manual and automated IHC instrumentation and related products (preferred where relevant).

• Travel: 75%, including overnight within the region.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Demonstrating leadership, mentorship, exemplary work ethic, and model behaviors consistent with Danaher Core Values among peers, across business units, and cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrate advanced product knowledge.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

The annual salary range for this role is $105,000–$115,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting, and it may be modified in the future. This position is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits—including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement; you can work remote from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: 1‑202‑419‑7762 or

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Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Medical Device