Principal R&D Scientist - Advanced Staining Rea...
@ Danaher

United Kingdom
On Site
Full Time
Posted 4 days ago

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About the Role

Bring more to life. At Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, you will accelerate your potential and make a real difference in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. Join a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters and harness the Danaher Business System for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical recommendations to shape future strategy.
  • Lead the set-up and execution of Companion Diagnostics projects.
  • Engage with Pharma partners and manage expectations.
  • Review and approve technical project outputs.
  • Mentor and guide the broader R&D team.

Essential Requirements

  • Significant R&D experience in immunohistochemistry, histopathology, chemistry, and pathology imaging.
  • Experience in developing Companion Diagnostics products.
  • Experience managing external stakeholders including Pharma.
  • Familiarity with FDA and BSI regulatory environments.
  • Ability to serve as a technical mentor.

Preferred Experience

  • Troubleshooting complex scientific/technical problems.
  • Building a wide professional network.
  • Managing technical project aspects.

Key Skills/Competency

Principal R&D Scientist - Advanced Staining Reagents: immunohistochemistry, Companion Diagnostics, Pharma, FDA, BSI, histopathology, pathology imaging, technical mentorship, project management, continuous improvement.

How to Get Hired at Danaher

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant immunohistochemistry and R&D experience.
  • Engage with Danaher: Research company culture and values on their website.
  • Tailor your cover letter: Emphasize companion diagnostics and stakeholder management.
  • Prepare for interviews: Brush up on regulatory and technical concepts.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review immunohistochemistry protocols.
Study FDA and BSI regulations.
Practice technical problem-solving exercises.
Familiarize with companion diagnostics workflows.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led a project.
Explain handling challenging stakeholder interactions.
Discuss your approach to team mentorship.
Share an example of innovative problem solving.

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