[Histonet] UK Based Field Support Scientist Positions (Danielle Robinson on behalf of Leica Microsystems)

Wed May 16 14:59:54 CDT 2012

Hi all,

Two more UK based positions.  These are technical sales support positions
and there is one in South England for Core Histology and one that can be
based anywhere within the UK for Advanced Staining (Immunohistochemistry).

Full position descriptions below and direct apply links.  Email me if you
have any questions.

Thanks!

Danielle Robinson
Life Sciences Executive Recruiter
International Access Phone:
UK Toll Free: +44 20 30 51 42 69*
*US Toll Free: (800) 875-6188 ext. 140
http://www.personifysearch.com/

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/danielle-robinson/23/5aa/70a

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*Field Support Scientist - Advanced Staining*

*The Company:*

Leica Biosystems brings histopathology laboratories and researchers the
highest quality, most comprehensive product range.  With complete histology
systems featuring innovative automation, reagents and consumables, Leica
Biosystems offers the idea product for each histology step and
high-productivity workflow solutions for the entire laboratory.  Comprising
nine manufacturing facilities in seven countries, sales and service
companies in 20 countries and an international network of dealers, the
company is represented in over 100 countries.

*The Opportunity:*

Leica currently has an opening for a Field Support Scientist to be based in
any major city in the UK.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

*Primary Responsibilities:*

This position will deliver first-class technical support, training,
installations and demonstrations of Advanced Staining Instruments with
promotion and sales of the Advanced training portfolio of reagents and
consumables.  The ultimate objective is to achieve customer satisfaction
with Leica Biosystems Advanced Staining products in conjunction with
growing Novocastra and core reagent product sales by marketing and sales
initiatives.  The FSS will provide installation, training and applications
support to customers in their defined territory thus ensuring LBS Advanced
Staining products have maximum "uptime" and therefore retains customers to
generate reagent order intake.  The FSS will work in close conjunction with
the Sales Account Manager and FSS team to provide support with
demonstrations, grow sales and margin and to increase market share though
effective promotion and selling efforts.

Additional Responsibilities:
- Generate and develop sales and product awareness of LBS Advanced Staining
product portfolio directly through customer visits and product information,
samples and customer trials
- Follow-up new leads generated by marketing activities, product
presentations and workshops; In conjunction with the Advanced Staining
Sales Account Manager, plan and implement sales initiatives in order to
address specific tactical and/or strategic business needs; Record and
actively manage activities in CRM
- Research and identify potential with new customers in line with strategic
directives in order to generate sales and to expand the LBS customer base;
Identify and qualify opportunities to offer consumables reagents with
instrumentation to further increase sales in new market segments
- In collaboration with SAM colleagues, initiate and coordinate demos of
Bond IHC stainer at customer sites; Lead customer visits for demonstration;
Participate in congresses and meetings as necessary in order to promote
existing and new antibodies and probes to customers in line with the
existing promotional programs and strategies
- Supply information on market share development, trends and market
developments in geographic region of responsibility to Sales Management and
Marketing
- Performing customer training directly in the demonstration of instrument
use, theranostics products, software functionality and IHC protocol
development for the customer
- Provide technical support to all existing customers as required including
in-field troubleshooting of applications problems and diagnosing
rudimentary hardware and software failures; In-office application support
including special purpose IHC protocol development for specific customer
requirements and "Helpline" technical customer support as required

*Education and Experience Required:*

1 to 3 years Histology laboratory experience in clinical, research or
industrial setting with a practical focus on IHC.  1-3 years experience in
the optimization, operation, functionality and support of both manual and
automated IHC instruments and related products is highly desired but not a
requirement.  Candidate must be self motivated, goal oriented and results
driven with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

If you meet and/or exceed the experience criteria, please submit your
resume by clicking on the "Inquire" link below.  We wish everyone the best
of luck.  Unfortunately only qualified candidates will be considered.

Click here to apply
online<http://www.pcrecruiter.net/pcrbin/apply.asp?r=vdBHCN8xAfhtg3X4%2b84tIZZCvv3gDWSOgkOQB8r1ULeBSKhpcP26Ai%2f4D%2bWvQXnxpqHUfo4Zf%2f2x%0d%0aRV0QqQQDS7VR>

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*Field Support Scientist - Core Histology*

*The Company:*

Leica Biosystems brings histopathology laboratories and researchers the
highest quality, most comprehensive product range.  With complete histology
systems featuring innovative automation, reagents and consumables, Leica
Biosystems offers the idea product for each histology step and
high-productivity workflow solutions for the entire laboratory.  Comprising
nine manufacturing facilities in seven countries, sales and service
companies in 20 countries and an international network of dealers, the
company is represented in over 100 countries.

*The Opportunity:*

Leica currently has an opening for a Field Support Scientist to be based in
Birmingham, London or Southern UK.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

*Primary Responsibilities:*

This position will deliver first-class technical support, training,
installations and demonstrations of Advanced Staining Instruments with
promotion and sales of the Advanced training portfolio of reagents and
consumables.  The ultimate objective is to achieve customer satisfaction
with Leica Biosystems Advanced Staining products in conjunction with
growing Novocastra and core reagent product sales by marketing and sales
initiatives.  The FSS will provide installation, training and applications
support to customers in their defined territory thus ensuring LBS Advanced
Staining products have maximum "uptime" and therefore retains customers to
generate reagent order intake.  The FSS will work in close conjunction with
the Sales Account Manager and FSS team to provide support with
demonstrations, grow sales and margin and to increase market share though
effective promotion and selling efforts.

Additional Responsibilities:
- Generate and develop sales and product awareness of LBS Advanced Staining
product portfolio directly through customer visits and product information,
samples and customer trials
- Follow-up new leads generated by marketing activities, product
presentations and workshops; In conjunction with the Advanced Staining
Sales Account Manager, plan and implement sales initiatives in order to
address specific tactical and/or strategic business needs; Record and
actively manage activities in CRM
- Research and identify potential with new customers in line with strategic
directives in order to generate sales and to expand the LBS customer base;
Identify and qualify opportunities to offer consumables reagents with
instrumentation to further increase sales in new market segments
- In collaboration with SAM colleagues, initiate and coordinate demos of
Bond IHC stainer at customer sites; Lead customer visits for demonstration;
Participate in congresses and meetings as necessary in order to promote
existing and new antibodies and probes to customers in line with the
existing promotional programs and strategies
- Supply information on market share development, trends and market
developments in geographic region of responsibility to Sales Management and
Marketing
- Performing customer training directly in the demonstration of instrument
use, theranostics products, software functionality and IHC protocol
development for the customer
- Provide technical support to all existing customers as required including
in-field troubleshooting of applications problems and diagnosing
rudimentary hardware and software failures; In-office application support
including special purpose IHC protocol development for specific customer
requirements and "Helpline" technical customer support as required

*Education and Experience Required:*

1 to 3 years Histology laboratory experience in clinical, research or
industrial setting with a practical focus on IHC.  1-3 years experience in
the optimization, operation, functionality and support of both manual and
automated IHC instruments and related products is highly desired but not a
requirement.  Candidate must be self motivated, goal oriented and results
driven with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

If you meet and/or exceed the experience criteria, please submit your
resume by clicking on the link below.  We wish everyone the best of luck.
Unfortunately only qualified candidates will be considered.

Click here to apply
online<http://www.pcrecruiter.net/pcrbin/apply.asp?r=SC7wb%2fGYuDa2pD81Asi%2bBpCfF3uvCh5Xkzm72IC85cWGj1a8zZsB7amhhh%2bLJ8eA2eUOi1vinGg9%0d%0a1UFNbp2LqxXg>