Sr. Field Applications Scientist - Life Sciences (Boston/remote)

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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.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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

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 p