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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 Scientist for Leica Biosystems is responsible for aspects of data generation to support the development of our product portfolio and the
successful candidates may find themselves working on a variety of projects as the need arises.
This position reports to a R&D Manager and is part of the Research and Development team located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
and will be an on-site role. This is a FTC role for 12 months

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on a number of 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.
• Experience in immunoassay development, ideally immunofluorescent assay experience
• Possess a Degree in a scientific subject.
• Have knowledge of H&S and how this applies to Laboratory environments.

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

• Experience of Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and ELISA
• Experience of working within a regulated environment
• Previous experience of assay development

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.