Advanced Workflow Specialist – Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation (d/f/m)

Appcast; Pozzuolo Martesana; Remoto; EUR 49.000 - 63.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Leica Microsystems seeks an Advanced Workflow Specialist for Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation, primarily remote with substantial travel across the EMEA region. The successful candidate will support pre‑ and post‑sales activities, demonstrations, trainings, and workflow optimization for EM sample prep solutions.

An MSc or PhD in Life Sciences or related field is required, along with hands-on EM prep experience and fluency in English.

Competenze

• This role requires an MSc or PhD in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Hands-on electron microscopy sample preparation experience is essential.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently across the EMEA region.
• Proficiency in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Mansioni

• Deliver pre-sales and post-sales EM workflow support via demonstrations and trainings.
• Plan and run customer workshops and advanced application sessions.
• Contribute to webinars, conferences, and promotional materials.
• Develop reference workflows and success stories for the commercial team.
• Document activities in CRM systems with accuracy and timeliness.

Conoscenze

EM sample prep

Cryo-EM workflows

CLEM workflows

Ultramicrotomy

English proficiency

Formazione

MSc or PhD in Life Sciences or related

Strumenti

SFDC

Descrizione del lavoro

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Learn about the which makes everything possible.

The Advanced Workflow Specialist – Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation (d/f/m) plays a key customer-facing role within the EMEA Business Development team. The position supports pre-sales and post-sales activities by delivering expert application knowledge, demonstrations, trainings, and workflow optimization for electron microscopy sample preparation solutions.

By acting as a technical and scientific bridge between customers, Sales, Business Development, Product Management, and R&D, this role directly contributes to customer success, adoption of advanced workflows, and Leica Microsystems’ growth across the EMEA region.

The role is remote, with regular 40-50% travel across the EMEA region.
We would like the successful candidate to be based in the Milan area due to the high concentration of our customers in the region and Milan's excellent international connectivity through its airports, enabling efficient travel across Europe.

This position reports to the EMEA Business Development leadership and is part of the EMEA Business Development Team, Sample Preparation (SU).

The role is remote, with regular travel across the EMEA region.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Deliver pre-sales and post-sales application support, including on-site and virtual demonstrations, customer trainings, and workflow optimization.
• Plan, execute, and support customer workshops, seminars, and advanced application sessions focused on electron microscopy sample preparation workflows.
• Support marketing initiatives through scientific content contributions for webinars, conferences, workshops, and promotional materials.
• Develop and contribute to application data, success stories, and reference workflows that support the commercial organization.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of customer activities, demos, and trainings in CRM systems (e.g., SFDC).

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Life Sciences, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with electron microscopy (EM) sample preparation techniques (e.g., cryo-EM workflows, Correlative Lights and Electron Microscopy (CLEM) workflows, ultramicrotomy, coating, freeze‑fracture). Experience with light microscopy workflows is advantageous.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently across the EMEA region.
• Proficiency in English (technical and conversational); additional European languages, particularly German, are an advantage.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 40–50% within EMEA, including overnight stays.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work in laboratory and customer environments and handle standard demonstration equipment.

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

• Customer‑facing roles supporting complex scientific instrumentation or workflows.
• Use of CRM systems (e.g., SFDC) and virtual demonstration tools.
• Supporting marketing or scientific communication activities such as webinars, conference presentations, or application notes.

Base salary and level of employment

This role is classified under the applicable CCNL Commercio as second‑level employee, which defines minimum terms, job classification, and baseline progression frameworks. The expected gross annual salary range for this role is €49 000–€63 000, determined based on objective criteria such as experience, skills, and role‑related competencies.

Bonus / Incentive Pay

This job is also eligible for bonus / incentive pay. This is the target earnings as 20% of base annual salary, subject to objective eligibility criteria and performance conditions as set out in the applicable scheme terms and conditions.