Sr. Field Applications Specialist - Life Sciences (Texas/Remote) at Danaher Corporation

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Diagnostics, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • BA/BS in Life Sciences or equivalent experience
  • Understanding of product relevant histology marketplace or a related discipline
  • Minimum 3+ years’ Histology laboratory experience in clinical, research, or industrial setting (with a practical focus on IHC/Research where relevant)
  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience in (incomplete in JD, but listed as essential)

Responsibilities

  • Provide in-field technical applications support for current and “next generation” range of automated histopathology products
  • Help achieve Leica regional sales and profitability goals within assigned territory
  • Assist in the training and mentoring of newly hired Application Specialists as well as those that require additional development
  • Demonstrate a superior level of knowledge and ability to troubleshoot complex product/reagent applications in both clinical and research customers
  • Drive Leica to achieve monthly, quarterly, annual unit and reagent goals for respective products supported in the United States
  • Train/mentor other Application Specialists on new product technologies and their applications in a diagnostic and/or research histopathology, cytopathology or cytogenic environment
  • Share technical and industry knowledge, including the use of Conference calls, Teams and PowerPoint presentations
  • Design and perform experiments to investigate and solve mid-level + technical applications problems
  • Work with relevant Sales personnel and Field Service Engineers to drive customer relationships within assigned geography
  • Take an active leadership role in regional projects

Skills

histopathology
automated histopathology products
technical applications support
field applications
training
mentoring
life sciences
cancer diagnostics

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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