Advanced Workflow Specialist Sample Preparation (d/f/m) *

Overview

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 united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Leica Microsystems has shaped the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. We lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, empowering 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 insights into development and engineering challenges. You will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

The Opportunity

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. 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, based in Germany, with regular travel across the EMEA region.

In This Role

• 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).

Essential Requirements

• 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.

Nice to Have

• 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.

Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs that support life beyond the job. Details on benefits will be shared during the recruitment process. The position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home; additional information will be provided during the interview process.

Leica Microsystems is an equal opportunity employer. This position is open to all qualified applicants, regardless of gender, identity, or background (m/f/d).

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