Field Applications Specialist - Core Histology

Field Applications Specialist

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 livesand 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.

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 assigned territory.

You will be a part of the Field Applications team and report to the Field Applications Manager for your territory. This role is responsible for taking care of the Core Histology customers in the East and will be Remote.

Residency within the North Carolina area or ability to relocate required

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

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 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

Travel and Motor Vehicle Record Requirements:

• 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

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• 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 life beyond the job.

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 enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely 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.

The annual salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000. 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 a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.