Leica Microsystems Visa Sponsorship USA

INTRODUCTION

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

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.

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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary purpose of the Field Applications Scientist position is to provide technical pre- and post-sales support for all advanced widefield microscopy products. Support will be provided to Leica’s Life Science Research customers and Account Managers 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.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BA/BS in the life sciences or optics field and minimum 4 years in a research environment, regularly applying microscopy and digital imaging techniques or Master's degree and 2 years of experience
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

• PhD preferred

TRAVEL, MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD & PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Travel: Up to 50% overnight travel
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

COMPENSATION

The annual salary range for this role is $80,000.00-85,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer 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.

LOCATION

This position reports to the Sr Customer Support Manager and is part of the Field Applications department and will work remotely to cover Northern California.

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 eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Microsystems can provide.

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.