[Remote] Field Service and Applications Specialist - Blantyre (Molecular Diagnosis) at Danaher Corporation

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Diploma in Engineering or Biology with strong diagnostics experience
  • At least 3 years as a Medical Technologist in diagnostics
  • Hands-on experience with lab automation systems, LIS/connectivity, molecular diagnostics, and microbiology techniques
  • Strong technical support and customer training experience in clinical diagnostics
  • Experience engaging with KOLs in Malawi and developing customer networks
  • Familiarity with healthcare and diagnostics in Africa is an advantage
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Willingness to travel across Malawi, with some regional and occasional global travel
  • Flexibility to work after hours and weekends as required
  • Comfortable working in laboratory environments, with moderate-to-loud noise levels

Responsibilities

  • Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Cepheid systems
  • Support customers with system integration, workflow optimization, validation, and accreditation
  • Deliver comprehensive training on systems, software, reagents, and connectivity solutions
  • Document installations, training, and service activities in SFDC, while providing market intelligence reports
  • Conduct proactive preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, and de-installations
  • Manage spare parts stock, car inventory, and other required service materials
  • Build strong, long-term relationships with customers to maximize satisfaction and system performance
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve escalations and ensure corrective actions are implemented
  • Partner with Sales Representatives to develop account strategies to drive growth
  • Generate demand for testing on installed systems and identify opportunities for new assay adoption
  • Support the HBDC sales team with pre- and post-sales technical activities in Malawi and across Southern Africa
  • Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and workshops to promote Cepheid solutions
  • Complete all required training on time
  • Deliver customer training consistently and effectively
  • Share knowledge, technical insights, and best practices with regional and global colleagues

Skills

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.
Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.
Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.
The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.
Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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