Associate Scientist

To provide vital scientific support for the research and development efforts for all Leica Biosystems initiatives.

**Major Responsibilities**
- Planning and execution of experiments and analysis or interpretation of the results following GLP.
- Effectively communicate project progress and issues/risks to manager.
- Assist in the maintenance of laboratory facilities, equipment and consumables.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures at LBS.
- Support production where required.
- Compliance to international quality standards.
- Achieve best practise safety performance levels.

**Essential**:

- A tertiary qualification in a relevant science discipline, eg. biochemistry, biology, chemistry.
- The ability to work effectively towards deadlines.
- A positive attitude along with the desire to learn and develop.
- The ability to communicate scientific ideas and concepts to audiences with and without technical knowledge.
- Problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills.

**Highly Desirable**:

- Immunohistochemistry and/or immunoassay techniques
- Microtomy
- Clinical histology
- Experience in working in a GLP/GMP or NATA accredited environment
- Experience in a research or development environment

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** tools and the stability of a tested organization.

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