Advanced Workflow Specialist - Confocal
Leica Microsystems

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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, SoCal 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 (Masters or PhD preferred) and minimum 2 years in a research environment, regularly applying microscopy and digital imaging techniques
• 2 years of imaging analysis experience
• 2 years experience in a customer-facing support role
• 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

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, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Leica Microsystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Microsystems can provide.

The salary range for this role is $85,000-$95,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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