Technical Applications Specialist I

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 Technical Application Specialist (TAS) for Leica Biosystems is responsible for product validation, clinical evidence generation, and supporting the achievement of growth targets for Core Histology consumables.  Additionally, the TAS role provides customer support for technical applications involving the use of CHC products, and for product training of external and internal customers including Marketing, Sales and Field Applications.  

This position is part of Global Product Management/Marketing located in Richmond, Illinois and will be onsite. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will be part of the product management/marketing team and report to the Technical Applications Manager responsible for the Technical Applications team. If you thrive in a multifunctional role and want to work to build a world-class product management/marketing organization - read on. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support new product development and design changes by performing internal validation studies and new product launch training.

• Provide technical support to customers regarding uses of Core Histology Consumable products.

• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve customer complaints/product issues.

• Provide histology training and product training to sales and other internal customers and develop and provide presentations for product-oriented workshops/seminars.

• Develop and execute clinical evidence studies to support product claims and marketing collateral.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BA/BS degree in chemical or biological sciences, or related field
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience and knowledge of the theories and principles of laboratory science, preferably Histology. 
• 10- 20% travel (domestic and global)

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Graduate degree in chemical or biological sciences, or related field
• Previous experience as a Histotechnician or in Histology research, including HT or HTL certification
• Knowledge of laboratory validation and CAP requirement in clinical histology environments

The salary range for this role is $88,900.00 to $110,000.00. This range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for a bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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. 

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