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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.
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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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The Senior Field Applications Specialist - Life Sciences for Leica Biosystems is responsible for providing in-field technical applications support for our current and “next generation” range of automated histopathology products and helping to achieve Leica regional sales and profitability goals within assigned territory. The Senior Field Applications Specialist will also be responsible for assisting in the training and mentoring of newly hired Application Specialists as well as those that require additional development. In addition, they will demonstrate a superior level of knowledge and ability to troubleshoot complex product/reagent applications in both clinical and research customers.
This position is part of the North America Applications team who are helping to transform the cancer diagnostics research industry and will support the following territories: Boston (MA), Hartford (CT), New York (NY), and Providence (RI) and will be fully remote. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.
You will be a part of the Commercial organization and report to the Field Applications Manager -Life Sciences, responsible for driving organizational and operational improvements while supporting Life Science Policy Deployment initiatives. If you thrive in an amazing, multifunctional, fast paced, supporting environment and want to be a part of a high performing team and organization—read on.

THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB INCLUDE:

• 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+ experience in the optimization, operation, functionality, and support of both manual and automated IHC instrumentation and related products preferred where relevant

TRAVEL AND MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel: 75%, including overnight, within Boston (MA), Hartford (CT), New York (NY), and Providence (RI) and other US locations
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

IT WOULD BE A PLUS IF YOU ALSO POSSESS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN:

• Demonstrating leadership, mentorship, exemplary work ethic and model behaviors consistent with Danaher Core Values amongst peers, across the BUs, and cross functional teams.
• Demonstrate advanced product knowledge
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues
  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 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 $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.
  Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
  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.
  For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

• 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