R&D Scientist

Overview

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re united by a commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Leica Biosystems, we’re shaping the future of cancer diagnostics and transforming lives. Our mission, “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives,” drives everything we do. As a global leader with a comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers. Joining Leica Biosystems means becoming part of a passionate team where every moment matters when it comes to cancer.

The Scientist for Leica Biosystems is responsible for aspects of data generation to support the development of our product portfolio. Successful candidates may work on a variety of projects as the need arises. This position reports to an R&D Manager and is part of the Research and Development team located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK and will be an on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Work on a number of high priority projects and gain insight from others.
• Become part of a team responsible for the generation of data for a specific project you are assigned to.
• Learn how to design, perform and interpret experiments on the automated staining instrumentation.
• Be part of a wider R&D organisation, gaining exposure to a variety of different project types.
• Learn and implement the process of developing products within a regulatory environment.

Essential Requirements

• At least a year working within a laboratory environment or have experience working within a laboratory gained within Higher Education studies.
• Experience in immunoassay development, ideally immunofluorescent assay experience.
• Possess a Degree in a scientific subject.
• Have knowledge of H&S and how this applies to Laboratory environments.

Desirable / Plus

• Experience of Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and ELISA.
• Experience of working within a regulated environment.
• Previous experience of assay development.

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. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.