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Bring more to life.
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Shape the Future with Us!
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.
Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Advanced Workflow Specialist, Confocal is responsible for providing technical pre- and post-sales support for all advanced confocal microscopy products. Support will be provided to Leica’s Life Science Research customers and Account Managers in all facets of their selling activities. The AWS-C 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.
This position reports to the Regional Sales Manager, West and is part of the Life Science Research team. The AWS-C will be based in the SoCal area and work remotely covering SoCal, AZ, NV, NM, UT & CO.
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
- Participate and instruct in customer workshops and schedule/run product seminars
- 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 confocal 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 2 years in a research environment, regularly applying microscopy and digital imaging techniques
- 2 years of imaging analysis experience
- 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:
- Masters or PhD preferred
- 2 years experience in a customer-facing support role
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel ~50% overnight within the US
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 15 lbs
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is $90,000.00 - $110,000.00. 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 car allowance, 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.
INTRODUCTION
Bring more to life.
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Shape the Future with Us!
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.
Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Advanced Workflow Specialist, Confocal is responsible for providing technical pre- and post-sales support for all advanced confocal microscopy products. Support will be provided to Leica’s Life Science Research customers and Account Managers in all facets of their selling activities. The AWS-C 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.
This position reports to the Regional Sales Manager, West and is part of the Life Science Research team. The AWS-C will be based in the SoCal area and work remotely covering SoCal, AZ, NV, NM, UT & CO.
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
- Participate and instruct in customer workshops and schedule/run product seminars
- 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 confocal 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 2 years in a research environment, regularly applying microscopy and digital imaging techniques
- 2 years of imaging analysis experience
- 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:
- Masters or PhD preferred
- 2 years experience in a customer-facing support role
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel ~50% overnight within the US
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 15 lbs
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is $90,000.00 - $110,000.00. 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 car allowance, 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Workflow Automation Specialist
Confirm the role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Workflow Automation Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Job postings that say 'degree preferred' rather than 'required' can jeopardize the petition at adjudication.
Align your degree field to the job description
USCIS looks for a direct connection between your degree field and the role. Computer science, information systems, or software engineering degrees map cleanly to automation work. A business degree alone is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Document your technical stack in detail
Strong H-1B petitions for automation roles include specifics: the platforms, scripting languages, and integration tools the job requires. Generic job descriptions increase RFE risk. Ask your employer to list tools like Python, REST APIs, or RPA platforms explicitly.
Leverage OPT and STEM OPT before the H-1B lottery
F-1 graduates with STEM-eligible degrees can work up to three years on OPT before needing H-1B status. This gives you time to build employer relationships and survive multiple lottery cycles if your first registration is not selected.
Target employers with a consistent H-1B filing history
Some employers sponsor frequently for automation and technical operations roles; others have never filed. Focusing your job search on companies with an established sponsorship track record significantly reduces the risk of an offer falling through after selection.
Understand that sponsorship restarts with each employer change
H-1B portability allows you to change employers while a transfer petition is pending, but your new employer must file a fresh petition. If you are still in the lottery queue, an employer change means starting over entirely in the next registration cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Workflow Automation Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering. The key USCIS test is whether the degree requirement is tied to the specific role, not just any bachelor's degree. Automation roles that involve engineering integrations, scripting, and system architecture generally meet this standard. Generalist coordinator-style postings with loose degree requirements face higher RFE rates.
What visa options exist beyond the H-1B for this role?
Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a separate 10,500-annual cap that has never been exhausted. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa status if the role maps to an eligible USMCA occupation. Candidates with an exceptional portfolio of automation work, published tools, or industry recognition may also be competitive for the O-1A visa, which is employer-sponsored but cap-exempt.
Do H-1B approval rates for automation roles differ from general software jobs?
USCIS does not publish approval rates broken down by job title, but automation and operations roles historically face more scrutiny than core software engineering positions because 'specialty occupation' status is less clear-cut. Petitions that include detailed job duty descriptions, required technical credentials, and evidence that similar positions at comparable companies require a specific degree tend to have stronger approval outcomes. Premium processing, which provides a 15-business-day adjudication window, is worth considering to reduce uncertainty.
Can work experience substitute for a degree when applying for an H-1B as an automation specialist?
Yes, under USCIS equivalency rules, three years of specialized work experience can substitute for one year of university education, meaning 12 years of directly relevant experience could stand in for a four-year degree. However, this equivalency must be documented through a formal credentials evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator, and the experience must be in the specific field the job requires, not general IT or business work.
Where can I find Workflow Automation Specialist jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates and filters roles by sponsorship willingness, so you are not sorting through postings from employers who do not sponsor. Searching Migrate Mate for automation specialist roles lets you focus on companies that have sponsored before or have indicated openness to sponsorship, which is the most efficient starting point when you need a visa to work legally in the United States.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Workflow Automation Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.