Scientist

Danaher Corporation; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care program

Paid time off

Job summary

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Scientist in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK to contribute across discovery through validation and transfer in a dynamic R&D team.

You will design and interpret experiments on automated staining instruments, generate data for projects, and work in a regulated environment with a global portfolio.

The role reports to an R&D Manager and is on-site, within a collaborative group delivering impact in cancer diagnostics.

Qualifications

• At least a year working within a laboratory environment or equivalent in Higher Education.
• Degree in a scientific subject.
• Understanding of immunohistochemistry (IHC), cancer biology or antibody technology.

Responsibilities

• Work on high priority projects across discovery through to transfer and validation.
• Generate data for the assigned project.
• Design, perform and interpret experiments on automated staining instrumentation.
• Be part of a wider R&D organisation with exposure to diverse project types.
• Learn and implement the process of developing products within a regulatory environment.

Skills

Lab experience

IHC knowledge

Cancer biology

Education

Degree in scientific subject

Job description

Scientist

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, GBR

Company: Danaher Corporation

Date Posted: 2026-09-08T05:48:11.800Z

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.

As a Scientist at Leica Biosystems, you'll operate in a fast‑paced environment where priorities evolve based on customer needs, business demands, and portfolio strategy. You'll contribute across a broad range of project types and development stages—from early discovery through optimisation, validation, and transfer—adapting your focus to where the organisation needs your expertise most.

This position reports to an R&D Manager and is part of the Research and Development team located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, working fully on‑site. As a team that has recently been awarded Danaher's Best Plant, you'll be joining a group recognised for outstanding execution, innovation, and impact.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on several high priority projects and gain insight from others.
• Become part of a team responsible for the generation of data for a specific project you are assigned to.
• Learn how to design, perform and interpret experiments on the automated staining instrumentation.
• Be part of a wider R&D organisation, gaining exposure to a variety of different project types.
• Learn and implement the process of developing products within a regulatory environment.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• At least a year working within a laboratory environment or have experience working within a laboratory gained within Higher Education studies.
• Possess a Degree in a scientific subject.
• Understanding of immunohistochemistry (IHC), cancer biology or antibody technology.

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

• Experience of Immunohistochemistry (IHC).
• Experience of working within a regulated environment.
• Experience of medical/in vitro diagnostic device development.

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.

• Health care program
• Paid time off