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

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

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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. And 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.

• Drive Leica to achieve monthly, quarterly, 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 cytogenic 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+ technical applications problems.
• Work with relevant Sales personnel and Field Service Engineers to drive customer relationships within assigned geography. 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 setting (with a practical focus on IHC/Research where relevant).
• Minimum 3+ years’ 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 the BUs, 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. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. 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 life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Leica Biosystems, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing…