Scientist - Investigations

Overview

At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s I5 + operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. We’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics—we’re transforming lives. Our mission is “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives.” 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 when they need them most.

The Scientist – Investigations for Leica Biosystems is a source of technical expertise and support, responsible for supporting LBS in the timely assessment and implementation of post-launch changes and product concerns arising from areas such as customer complaints and internal product surveillance. This position is part of the Technical Operations Department located in Newcastle, UK and will be onsite.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge for supporting on-market products and post-release changes for on-market In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products
• Support in solving complex problems related to product concerns; develop, plan, and execute experiments to determine root cause and the timely implementation of corrective actions
• Contribute towards defined project/work packages in functional areas to continually improve products, processes and services
• Share knowledge, experience and lessons learned with associates cross functionally
• Take a scientific and data-driven approach to continually improve market-leading Advanced Immunohistochemical Assays and continually develop within a global organization

Essential requirements

• Previous experience of working with, or developing IVDs, ideally in relation to FISH and ISH Advanced Immunohistochemical Assays
• Knowledge of the Molecular Chemistries involved in Advanced Immunohistochemical Assays
• Experience of microscopic slide examination and interpretation of antibody/probe staining
• Proven experience in writing scientific documents, plans and reports
• Experience working within a highly regulated environment, ideally with knowledge of Change Controls, Deviations and CAPAs

Travel

Travel expectations for this role are Low.

Nice to have

• Recombinant Protein Manufacture
• Hybridoma Growth and Cell Culture
• Working Knowledge of ELISA

Job details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.