Field Applications Specialist - Core Histology

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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.

This position is part of the Field Applications team land will be Field based / fully remote. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will be a part of the Commercial team and report to the Field Applications Manager for your territory, and be responsible for taking care of the Core Histology customers in the Northeast area.

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
• 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. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.