Technical Application Specialist - Clinical Microbiology - Chicago, IL

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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. And 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, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

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The Technical Applications Specialist - Clinical Microbiology works directly with clinical labs to implement and optimize clinical and veterinary bacteriology instrumentation and software, delivering hands-on technical support that improves workflow and patient outcomes. In this travel-driven, science-focused role, you’ll partner closely with sales to drive adoption, expand accounts, and achieve regional growth—unlocking strong financial rewards and incentive opportunities tied directly to your success in the field.

This position is part of the Microbiology Technical Applications Support team and located in the Chicago and surrounding regions and is fully remote. This role reports to the Technical Applications Manager for the Microbiology territory and is part of a collaborative Microbiology Technical Applications Support team serving the Chicago, IL region—working remotely while staying closely connected to service and support teammates across the territory.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to: • Be on the front lines of patient impact by partnering directly with clinical labs—prioritizing support, following through quickly, and delivering Beckman Coulter solutions that help generate accurate, timely results when they matter most. • Lead the implementation of MicroScan analyzers with a patient-first mindset, designing and executing customer-driven plans that elevate antimicrobial stewardship, improve turnaround times, and strengthen clinical decision-making. • Serve as a trusted scientific partner, collaborating in the lab to troubleshoot challenges and address technical needs with urgency—ensuring consistent, reliable, high-quality performance. • Reimagine lab workflows with purpose, introducing innovative, actionable strategies that reduce manual touchpoints, enhance efficiency, and drive meaningful improvements—while continuously learning and applying new microbiology technologies across IT, LIS, and integrated software and hardware systems. • Connect science to impact, working alongside sales and lab leaders to align microbiology solutions with clinical, operational, and financial priorities—while ensuring every commitment advances a seamless, high-value customer experience.

The essential requirements of the job include: • Bachelor’s degree in field with 5+ years' experience. OR Master’s degree in field with 3+ years' experience • Clinical laboratory experience and/or previous technical applications experience, including hands-on system and/or consumables troubleshooting. • Understanding of verification and validation of consumables, instrumentation, and/or workflows. • Ability to engage and collaborate across all staff in a clinical microbiology lab, from bench technologists to lab leadership and medical directors, building trusted relationships and effectively communicating technical insights to diverse audiences. • Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively deliver technical information to both laboratory teams and leadership—translating complex concepts into clear value to support product adoption, sales growth, and successful implementation. • Candidate must reside in the territory.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: • Must be willing to travel 75%, including overnight travel, within the territory • Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record • Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 40lb’s, and work under lab benches or counters.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: • Direct experience working as a Microbiology Medical Technologist or Clinical Lab Scientist in clinical microbiology • Experience with automated identification/antimicrobial susceptibility testing systems • Have experience with basic hardware, software and working with IT/LIS concepts and teams.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotel

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