Advanced Workflow Specialist - Widefield - Central US

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At Leica Microsystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

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At Leica Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world.

Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

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The Advanced Workflow Specialist-Widefield is responsible for providing technical pre- and post-sales support for all advanced microscopy products. Support will be provided to Leica’s Life Science Research customers and Account Managers in all facets of their selling activities. The AWS-W will perform product demonstrations, troubleshooting and training sessions with end customers and sales reps. This role will also handle demonstration system logistics and confirm correct system functionality as well as perform successful product demonstrations to drive advanced widefield system sales.

This position reports to the Advanced Workflow Specialist Manager, is part of the Life Science Research team, and will be field-based/working REMOTELY covering the Central US area.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Drive sales growth by delivering high-quality product demonstrations of widefield systems and applying technical expertise to advance opportunities and increase order conversion.
• Partner closely with Account Managers and the AWS team maintaining regular communication, joint account planning, and alignment on pipeline priorities.
• Provide expert application, product, software, and technical support throughout the customer journey, including training and troubleshooting.
• Develop, validate, and execute imaging protocols and demonstration activities, ensuring systems are optimized and tailored to customer applications and research needs.
• Generate customer insights, application data, and best practices while leveraging DBS principles to improve processes, strengthen solution differentiation, and enhance customer experience.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree in the life sciences or optics field
• 2+ years in a research environment, regularly applying microscopy and digital imaging techniques OR imaging analysis
• Teaching or training experience, providing training and advice on how to use imaging equipment and techniques to solve scientific questions
• Familiarity with biological imaging applications; fluorescence, microscopy and optics experience highly valued

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to regularly lift, move, slide, raise and/or place up to 15 lbs. unassisted.
• This position requires up to 70% flying and/or driving travel, which may potentially include overnight stays. Travel will primarily be domestic but may occasionally be international.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Masters or PhD preferred
• 2+ years experience in a customer-facing support role

Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Leica Microsystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Microsystems can provide.

The annual salary range for this role is $90,000.00-110,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. 

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including car allowance, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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