Associate Scientist

Bring more to life. 

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?  

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. 

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. 

The  Associate Scientist is responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations and helping initiate, drive and sustain area improvement ideas. 

This position reports to the Senior Supervisor – Manufacturing Science and is part of the Manufacturing Science Molecular area located in Newcastle Upon Tyne and will be an on-site role.   

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Support in the daily manufacturing operations of the newly transferred FISH probe portfolio to meet business OTD demands. 

• Initiate and sustain area improvements and process changes. 

• Utilise DBS fundamentals to drive change and implement lean manufacturing techniques within the manufacturing cell. 

• Enable the successful integration of the FISH portfolio at LBS-NCL to meet site schedule attainment and OTD metrics. 

The essential requirements of the job include 

• Scientific experience to degree level 

• 1+ years experience working in scientific industry  

• Experience working to GMP/GLP standards in producing Biological products and devices 

• To have previous experience managing a sub-team or direct reports in a Science-based working environment. 

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role 

• N/A 

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

• A strong quality mindset and previous experience operating within a quality driven department or QC/QA function.