Field Service Engineer (UK/Cambridge, Essex, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire,Buckinghamshire)

Bring more to life.

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 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.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most 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. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

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A Field Service Engineer for Leica Biosystems is responsible for visiting customers to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, fault analysis, and installation of medical devices. This position reports to the Field Service Team Leader and is part of the UK&I Team and will be fully remote.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Carry out on site installation and maintenance of various Histopathology and ancillary equipment.  

• Deliver accurate reporting, handling and timely submission of Salesforce reports, Expenses, Spares Stock management and other service documentation.

• Work closely with Field Support Team to ensure all customers are provided with an industry leading professional after sales Service within the KPI’s set by Service Management.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Educated in a Mechanical, Electronic or Electrical or Biomedical qualification subject or job-related experience related to the role.

• Demonstrate technical ability in mechanical strip down of assemblies and a willingness to learn complex mechanical and electrically controlled medical devices.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer literate with CRM tools such as SFDC/ Field Service.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: 

• Ability to travel – 80% of time to be spent in the field including overnight stays when required.

• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

• Ability to lift & move up to 20kg safely.

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

• Experience in field service or a related role such as laboratory technician with a vocational qualification. 

Leica Biosystems, 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 Biosystems, 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 challenges that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.

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.