Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Automation Application Specialist in the diagnostics industry is responsible for supporting the implementation, optimization, and maintenance of automated diagnostic systems and workflows.
This position reports to the WITS Manager North Europe and is part of the UK Service - Support and will be fully remote.
In This Role, You Will:
Collaborate closely with laboratory teams, customers, and cross-functional partners to deliver automation solutions aligned with diagnostic workflow needs.
Provide technical expertise to support the implementation, optimization, and performance of laboratory automation systems.
Deliver user training and guidance to ensure effective adoption and operation of automation solutions.
Support the successful deployment and ongoing maintenance of automation systems across customer sites and laboratory environments.
Contribute to improving laboratory efficiency and operational excellence through innovative automation applications.
The essential requirements of the job include
Degree or Higher Education Level in Biomedical engineering or equivalent with Hands on experience in In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), including laboratory workflows, diagnostic instruments, Total Laboratory Automation solutions
Proven ability to self organize, manage competing priorities, and perform in a demanding environment
Languages: Fluent English with one additional EMEA language an advantage.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Diagnostics Laboratory Automation Applications experience highly preferred.
Strong computer skills (MS Office), knowledge and network/LIS communication and troubleshooting skills.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
Flexibility to travel 50–70% within UK & Ireland, with additional travel across Europe as business needs require, and the ability to work flexible hours.
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
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.
Skills Required
- Degree or Higher Education in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent
- Hands-on experience in In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), including laboratory workflows and diagnostic instruments
- Experience with Total Laboratory Automation solutions
- Proven ability to self-organize and manage competing priorities in a demanding environment
- Fluent English (additional EMEA language an advantage)
- Flexibility to travel 50-70% within UK, Ireland and across Europe
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Diagnostics laboratory automation applications experience
- Strong computer skills (MS Office)
- Knowledge of network/LIS communication and troubleshooting skills
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Beckman Coulter Diagnostics and has not been reviewed or approved by Beckman Coulter Diagnostics.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and mental health support. Feedback suggests these offerings are a notable strength of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, sick days, and volunteer time are highlighted, with flexibility or remote arrangements available for some roles. Feedback suggests this breadth of time-off options contributes meaningfully to total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is provided for birth, adoption, or foster placement with the ability to use time in flexible increments within the first year. Feedback suggests family-focused perks like adoption support add tangible value for caregivers.
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What We Do
Beckman Coulter is committed to advancing healthcare for every person by applying the power of science, technology, and the passion and creativity of our teams to enhance the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving healthcare outcomes. Our diagnostic systems are used in complex biomedical testing, and are found in hospitals, reference laboratories and physician office settings around the globe. Beckman Coulter offers a unique combination of people, processes and solutions designed to elevate the performance of clinical laboratories and healthcare networks. We do this by accelerating care with a menu that matters, bringing the benefit of automation to all, delivering greater insights through clinical informatics and unlocking hidden value through performance partnership. An operating company of Danaher Corporation since 2011, Beckman Coulter is headquartered in Brea, Calif., and has more than 11,000 global associates working diligently to make the world a healthier place.
