Cellular Workflow Automation Field Applications Scientist
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Cellular Workflow Automation Field Applications Scientist is responsible for providing pre-sales and post-sales application support for our automated cell culture and complex biology platforms, including live demonstrations, customer trainings, and troubleshooting. This position reports to the North America Sales and Applications Manager for Cellular Workflow Automation and Field Applications Scientist team working remotely to cover the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. Applicants need to be based in Pennsylvania, Ohio or the Mid-Atlantic.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Accelerate Scientific Discovery: Work closely with cutting-edge research teams across North America, enabling breakthroughs in cell line development, 2D and 3D cell biology, oncology, gene editing, and more.
- Make a Tangible Impact: Influence purchasing decisions, optimize customer workflows, and drive the adoption of innovative complex biology solutions.
- Grow with a Global Leader: Gain access to world-class training, cross-functional collaboration, and defined career pathways.
- Develop Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: Gain exposure to microbial and mammalian colony picking and complex biology workflow solutions.
- Work in a Collaborative Culture: Join a high-performing, customer-centric team that values curiosity, continuous learning, and real-world impact.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Excellent analytical, organizational, time management, communication and presentation skills.
- A solutions-oriented track record.
- The ability to prioritize activities to facilitate a commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
- A high degree of creative ability and initiative.
- The ability to operate in an independent environment while still being a team player.
Essential requirements include:
- An advanced degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent discipline.
- 2 or more years' hands-on experience with laboratory automation, including automated liquid handlers.
- 2 or more years' hands-on experience with long term cell culture, including iPSCs.
- Experience with 3D biology, including organoids, spheroids, tumoroids preferred.
- Ability to travel overnight up to 75%.
- Must be able to lift ~30lbs on a regular basis.
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Automation scheduling software and image analysis.
- Customer-facing experience (FAS or technical support).
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent discipline
- 2 or more years' hands-on experience with laboratory automation, including automated liquid handlers
- 2 or more years' hands-on experience with long term cell culture, including iPSCs
- Experience with 3D biology, including organoids, spheroids, tumoroids preferred
- Ability to travel overnight up to 75%
- Must be able to lift ~30lbs on a regular basis
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Excellent analytical, organizational, time management, communication and presentation skills
- Solutions-oriented track record
- Ability to prioritize activities to provide outstanding customer service
- High degree of creative ability and initiative
- Ability to operate independently while being a team player
- Automation scheduling software and image analysis experience preferred
- Customer-facing experience (FAS or technical support) preferred
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.