Automation Application Specialist

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

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, in hospitals, reference & research laboratories, and physician offices worldwide. Every hour, more than one million tests are run on our systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and over three million clinicians per year.

From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis and more rigorous decision making, we enable clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, confidence, collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

The Automation Application Specialist in the diagnostics industry is responsible for supporting the implementation, optimization, and maintenance of automated diagnostic systems and workflows.

This position reports to the WITS Manager North Europe, is part of the UK Service–Support team, and will be fully remote.

• Collaborate closely with laboratory teams, customers, and cross‑functional partners to deliver automation solutions aligned with diagnostic workflow needs.
• Provide technical expertise to support the implementation, optimization, and performance of laboratory automation systems.
• Deliver user training and guidance to ensure effective adoption and operation of automation solutions.
• Support the successful deployment and ongoing maintenance of automation systems across customer sites and laboratory environments.
• Contribute to improving laboratory efficiency and operational excellence through innovative automation applications.

• Degree or higher education level in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent, with hands‑on experience in In‑Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), including laboratory workflows, diagnostic instruments, and Total Laboratory Automation solutions.
• Proven ability to self‑organize, manage competing priorities, and perform in a demanding environment.
• Languages:
  
  Fluent English; additional EMEA language an advantage.

• Experience in Diagnostics Laboratory Automation Applications.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office), knowledge and network/LIS communication, and troubleshooting skills.

• Flexibility to travel 50–70 % within the UK & Ireland, with additional travel across Europe as business needs require, and ability to work flexible hours.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence with an acceptable driving record.