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At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

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The Scientist – Technical Operations (NPI) is responsible for ensuring the successful introduction of new products into Operations. This role carries a high degree of autonomy with deep collaboration across R&D, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain teams throughout the development lifecycle and launch. They will balance technical excellence, ensuring every new product meets quality standards, with speed, helping to ensure that new products are not only robust and production-ready but also brought to market via the most efficient and effective path.

This position reports to the Technical Operations Manager - New Product Introduction and is part of the Technical Operations Department located in Newcastle and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build upon your skills and experience in bringing RUO and IVD (including CDx) products to market by leading key elements of design control, risk management and operational excellence

• Strengthen your ability to drive cross functional execution by collaborating closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory and Operational teams with a strong focus on coordinating and delivering seamless design transfer and ensuring launch readiness across teams
• Contribute directly to the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for new products; ensuring they are scalable, efficient and aligned with long-term operational strategy

The essential requirements of the job include:

• A relevant scientific qualification (BSc/MSc) in a related subject
• Demonstrated experience of working within a regulated environment, preferably one working in adherence with regulations and standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820
• Experienced in Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Risk management experience, namely the ability to identify and mitigate risk, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• The Cancer Diagnostic industry
• Operational workflows, associated challenges, and risks within at least one key manufacturing area (e.g., Antibody or Detection System production)
• Technical expertise in Antibody Purification and/or Tissue Culture Production
• Histopathology, immunohistochemical and/or molecular biology techniques
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation
• Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., PSP, DM, TPI) for structured problem-solving process improvements
• AI‑enabled tools or applications relevant to diagnostics or manufacturing

Leica Biosystems, 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.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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