Danaher

R&D Student Placement

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerDanaher
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted2 Oct 2026

Bring more to life.

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

AtLeica Biosystems, one ofDanaher’s15+ 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. Andby harnessingDanaher’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 missionof“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 solutionsso they cangive patientstimely, accurateanswers 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 knowsevery 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 diverseandcollaborative global community, you’ll be inspiredeachday to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

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The Student Placement for Leica Biosystems is a key technical contributor to the development of immunochemistry technology and advanced staining reagent products

This position is part of the Research and Development (R&D) team located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and will be an on-site position.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Learn and implement the process of developing products within a regulatory environment.

Devising detailed plans for the development, verification and validation of new products.

Become part of a team responsible for the delivery of cutting edge new diagnostic products.

The essential requirements of the job include:

Undergoing second year of a BSc degree within a relevant Biomedical/Biological science that supports an industrial placement year.

Understanding of histopathology, histological/immunohistochemical and molecular biology techniques.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

There are no travel expectations. This role is entirely based at the Leica Biosystems Newcastle facility.

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

Experience of working in a controlled laboratory environment.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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