Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.

　　Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

　　The Principal Research and Development Scientist -Advanced Staining Reagents is a key technical contributor to the development of immunochemistry technology and advanced staining reagent products with a particular focus on Companion Diagnostics and interactions with Pharma Partners. This position forms part of LBS initiative as a leading-edge cancer diagnostics partner with a vision to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

　　This position is part of the Research and Development (R&D) team located in Newcastle and will be an on-site, position.  You will be a part of the Advanced Staining Reagents (ASR) R&D team and report to the R&D Manager. In this role you are a resource for Companion Diagnostics, using your experience to steer, guide and define processes and work.

　　If you thrive in an innovative research and development environment and want to be part of a world-class R&D organization, read on.

　　In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

　　Make technical recommendations that contribute to the future strategy, working with internal and external stakeholders to further develop ideas towards potential future development projects.

　　Be instrumental in the set-up and running of the Companion Diagnostics projects and providing clear guidance over possible path forwards.

　　Provide guidance and best practice for engaging with Pharma partners and the process of managing those partners.

　　Responsible for review and approval of technical project outputs

　　Provide guidance and mentorship across the department for all projects as required.

　　The essential requirements of the job include:

　　Significant R&D experience in immunohistochemistry, histopathology, chemistry, pathology imaging staining

　　Experience in working to development Companion Diagnostics products, ideally within an R&D environment.

　　Experience in working with, and managing expectations of, external stakeholders including Pharma

　　Experience working within the FDA and BSI regulatory environment.

　　Ability to develop competence in others by serving as a technical mentor to the broader R&D team.

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

　　Troubleshooting complex scientific/technical problems.

　　Generation of a wide professional network.

　　Managing aspects of technical project work

　　When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) tools and the stability of a tested organization.At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.