Advanced Workflow Specialist - Confocal

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Microsystems, 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. Shape the Future with Us! At Leica Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world. Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The **Advanced Workflow Specialist, Confocal** is responsible for providing technical pre- and post-sales support for all advanced confocal microscopy products. Support will be provided to Leica’s Life Science Research customers and Account Managers in all facets of their selling activities. The AWS-C will perform product demonstrations, troubleshooting and training sessions with end customers and sales reps. This role will also handle demonstration system logistics and confirm correct system functionality as well as perform successful product demonstrations to drive advanced widefield system sales. This position reports to the Regional Sales Manager, West and is part of the Life Science Research team. The AWS-C will be based in the SoCal area and work remotely covering SoCal, AZ, NV, NM, UT & CO. **In this role, you will have the opportunity to:** - Provide expert product, application and software support to customers and sales and perform successful product demonstrations to drive sales results - Provide technical troubleshooting and conduct trainings for customers and Leica employees - Participate and instruct in customer workshops and schedule/run product seminars - Work with customers or other professionals to generate field data and application notes, which highlight product benefits and help differentiate Leica products - Assist in meeting sales goals for each of the confocal sales reps in his/her assigned territory and provide positive motivation and support to help sales reps meet their goals **The essential requirements of the job include:** - BA/BS in the life sciences or optics field and minimum 2 years in a research environment, regularly applying microscopy and digital imaging techniques - 2 years of imaging analysis experience - Teaching or training experience, providing training and advice on how to use imaging equipment and techniques to solve scientific questions - Familiarity with biological imaging applications; fluorescence, confocal microscopy and optics experience highly valued **Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:** - Ability to travel ~50% overnight within the US - Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record - Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 15 lbs I**t would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:** - Masters or PhD preferred - 2 years experience in a customer-facing support role Leica Microsystems, 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,…