Field Application Scientist - Confocal

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At Leica Microsystems, 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 Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions.  With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world.

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The primary purpose of the Field Application Scientist - Confocal position is to provide technical pre- and post-sales support for all confocal microscopy products. Support will be provided to Leica’s Life Science Research customers and Confocal Sales Specialists in all facets of their selling activities. The Field Applications Scientist will perform product demonstrations, troubleshooting and training sessions with end customers and sales reps. This role will also handle demonstration system logistics and confirm correct system functionality as well as perform successful product demonstrations to drive advanced widefield system sales.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, Northeast, this remote role is part of the Life Science Research division and covers Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York City, and Connecticut.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide expert product, application and software support to customers and sales and perform successful product demonstrations to drive sales results
• Provide technical troubleshooting and conduct trainings for customers and Leica employees and participate and instruct in customer workshops and schedule/run product seminars
• Test and confirm demo system functionality, develop protocols to image customer samples
• Work with customers or other professionals to generate field data and application notes, which highlight product benefits and help differentiate Leica products
• Assist in meeting sales goals for each of the Widefield sales reps in his/her assigned territory and provide positive motivation and support to help sales reps meet their goals

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BA/BS in the life sciences or optics field (Masters or PhD preferred) and minimum 2 years in a research environment, regularly applying microscopy and digital imaging techniques
• High level of computer proficiency with troubleshooting knowledge
• Experience in a customer-facing support role
• Teaching or training experience, providing training and advice on how to use imaging equipment and techniques to solve scientific questions
• Familiarity with biological imaging applications; fluorescence, confocal microscopy and optics experience highly valued

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Travel: Up to 40% overnight travel
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Leica Microsystems, 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 Microsystems 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 eli