Application Consultant

Leica Biosystems; West of England; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher company, seeks an Applications Consultant to deliver first-class technical applications support and training across the UKI region, focusing on the South West. This remote role involves extensive travel to customer sites up to 80% of the time, delivering demonstrations and assisting in technical tender responses.

The role requires strong histology expertise, IHC knowledge, and excellent communication with diverse audiences, including senior leadership, to promote the

Qualifications

• Strong experience in all areas of Histology.
• Knowledge of primary/special staining, tissue processing, sectioning and IHC.
• Experience with histology instruments and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and commercial awareness; able to present to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Post-sales: instrument and software training for customers.
• Troubleshooting and assisting customers with application issues.
• Support with assay optimisation, validation and verification.
• Pre-sales: instrument demonstrations and tender responses.
• Assist Account Manager in meetings and with sales strategy.
• Support at trade shows and conferences.

Skills

Histology expertise

Immunohistochemistry

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Sales support

Education

BA/BSc in Biomedical Science or Life Science

Job description

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.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Application Consultant is responsible for delivering first class and professional technical applications support and training, performing demonstrations of Leica Biosystems instruments and reagents, supporting with promotion and sales of the LBS product portfolio, mostly though not exclusively in their defined territory, ensuring Leica Biosystems’ solutions have maximum uptime and performance through optimisation of reagents and systems, thereby retaining customers to generate reagent order intake. The ultimate objective is to support customers throughout the entire customer journey whilst growing core reagent and product sales through market intelligence.

Reporting and Territory

• This position reports to the Applications Manager and is part of the UKI Sales Team, focusing on the South West region of the UK.
• The role is fully remote i.e. home-office based with travel to customer sites expected up to 80% of the time.

Applications Tasks – Post Sales

• Instrument and software training for customers
• Troubleshooting and assisting customers with application issues
• Customer support with assay optimisation, validation and verification

Commercial Tasks – Pre Sales

• Instrument demonstrations
• Assist in preparation of tender technical responses and commercial bids
• Support Account Manager in customer meetings and work closely with entire (local) Leica Biosystems team on business strategy to achieve increased sales.
• Support at Trade Shows and Conferences.

Essential Requirements

• BA/BSc in Biomedical Science, Life Science or equivalent field.
• Multiple years’ strong experience in all areas of Histology.
• Detailed practical knowledge of primary/special staining, tissue processing, sectioning and immunohistochemistry techniques.
• Experience with optimisation, functionality and support of manual and automated histology methods, instruments and reagents, with a focus on troubleshooting and continuous improvement, using problem solving skills to identify customer needs and adapt support strategies to gain customer trust.
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness – able to make presentations to different audiences (including C-suite), conduct training classes; act as brand ambassador to win competitive customers and support sales lead qualification.

Desirable

• Relevant experience in a technical, sales-oriented environment.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Must be willing to travel within their defined territory up to 80% of the time, including overnight stays, and attend customer sites, sales and related product meetings as required nationwide.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.