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The primary purpose of the Field Application Scientist - Confocal position is to provide technical pre- and post-sales support for all confocal microscopy products. Support will be provided to Leica's Life Science Research customers and Confocal Sales Specialists in all facets of their selling activities. The Field Applications Scientist 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.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, Northeast, this remote role is part of the Life Science Research division and covers Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York City, and Connecticut.

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 and participate and instruct in customer workshops and schedule/run product seminars
• Test and confirm demo system functionality, develop protocols to image customer samples
• 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 Widefield 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
• High level of computer proficiency with troubleshooting knowledge
• 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:

• Travel: Up to 40% overnight travel
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

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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 $85,000.00-95,000.00. This role is also eligible for Sales Incentive Compensation (SIP). The total target compensation at plan (base + SIP) is $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually. 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. This range may be modified in the future.

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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