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

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, or Diploma in Engineering or Biology with significant diagnostic experience
  • Molecular Biology expertise is a strong advantage
  • Minimum 3 years as a Medical Technologist with diagnostic market exposure
  • Hands-on experience with lab automation, LIS/connectivity, molecular diagnostics, and microbiology techniques
  • Experience in technical support and customer training for clinical diagnostics
  • Experience working with KOLs in Malawi and building customer relationships
  • Previous exposure to African healthcare/diagnostics is an advantage
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Willingness to spend ~80% of time on-site with customers
  • Flexibility to work after hours and weekends as required

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Cepheid systems at customer sites
  • Support laboratory teams with system integration, workflow optimization, validation, and accreditation
  • Deliver training on instruments, software, reagents, and connectivity solutions
  • Record activities in SFDC (installations, training, customer support, follow-up) and provide market intelligence reports
  • Conduct preventive maintenance, system modifications, reactive repairs, installations, and de-installations
  • Manage spare parts stock, car inventory, and other required service materials
  • Develop strong customer relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and optimized system performance
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented
  • Partner with Sales Representatives to develop account strategies that accelerate Cepheid business growth
  • Engage with healthcare stakeholders to generate testing demand, identify new assay opportunities, and support adoption
  • Provide pre- and post-sales technical support in Malawi and across Southern Africa
  • Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and workshops for customers and stakeholders
  • Complete all required training on time
  • Deliver effective customer training programs consistently
  • Share technical insights and best practices with regional and global teams

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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