Senior Scientist - Investigations

at  Leica Biosystems

Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.
Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.
The Senior Scientist Investigations for Leica Biosystems is a source of technical expertise and support, responsible for supporting LBS in the timely assessment and implementation of post-launch changes and product concerns, arising from areas such as customer complaints, and internal product surveillance.
This position is part of the Technical Operations Department located in Newcastle, UK and will be an onsite roll. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.
You will be a part of the Investigations Team and report to Technical Operations Leadership responsible for providing technical support and expertise for on market IVD Medical Devices and Companion Diagnostic IHC Assays. If you thrive in a science driven and data driven, faced paced, multifunctional role and want to work to build a world-class Life Science organization—read on.

THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB INCLUDE:

• Previous Experience of working with, or developing IVD/CDx products, ideally in relation to Advanced Immunohistochemical Assays.
• In depth Knowledge of the Molecular Chemistries involved in Advanced Immunohistochemical Assays (Biological and Chromogenic)
• Experience of Microscopic slide examination and interpretation of antibody/probe staining
• Proven and demonstrable experience in problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Proven and demonstrable experience in writing scientific documents, plans and reports
• Working within a highly regulated environment

TRAVEL, MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD & PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel expectations for this role are Low (<10%)

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

• Recombinant Protein Manufacture
• Hybridoma Growth and Cell Culture
  Working Knowledge of ELISA
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• Provide technical expertise for supporting on market products and post release changes with an emphasis on providing technical expertise and support for on market In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) And Companion Diagnostic (CDx) products
• Lead well defined project/work packages in functional areas to continually improve products and services.
• Coach and mentor a small team as required and support others to solve complex problems.
• Take a scientific and data driven approach to continually improve market leading Advanced Immunohistochemical Assays
• Continually develop within a market leading, global organization