Scientific Associate, Technical Operations

Danaher Corporation; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Biosystems, part of Danaher, in Newcastle upon Tyne, seeks a Technical Operations Associate Scientist to drive laboratory and operational activities across tissue handling, cutting, testing, and product lifecycle management.

You will maintain regulatory compliance, document precisely, support investigations, and contribute to successful delivery of new product introductions and PLCM programs.

Qualifications

• Relevant scientific qualification (BSc, MSc or equivalent experience) in a scientific discipline.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment, following procedures and maintaining quality records.
• Strong laboratory and operational capability to complete activities accurately and safely.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory and operational activities supporting product quality, compliance, and lifecycle management.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, quality standards, and accurate technical documentation.
• Support continuous improvement, investigations, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Contribute to successful delivery of NPI, PLCM, and business-critical Technical Operations programmes

Skills

Laboratory operations

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Quality systems

Education

BSc or MSc

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 Technical Operations Associate Scientist drives organisational impact by delivering accurate, safe and compliant laboratory and operational activities across tissue handling and cutting, testing, product lifecycle management, new product introduction, investigations, and chemical and IVDR compliance. Through reliable execution, accurate documentation and contribution to structured problem-solving and continuous improvement, the role supports product quality, regulatory readiness, operational performance and the consistent delivery of products that meet customer and business needs

This position reports to the Graeme Garner and is part of the Technical Operations team located in Newcastle and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Execute laboratory and operational activities supporting product quality, compliance, and lifecycle management.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, quality standards, and accurate technical documentation.
• Support continuous improvement, investigations, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Contribute to successful delivery of NPI, PLCM, and business-critical Technical Operations programmes

The essential requirements of the job include

• Relevant scientific qualification (BSc, MSc or equivalent experience) in a scientific discipline.
• Ability to work effectively in a regulated environment, following approved procedures, maintaining accurate records and complying with quality and regulatory requirements
• Strong laboratory and operational capability, with the ability to complete assigned activities accurately, safely, and to agreed quality and timeline expectations.

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.