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 Production Operative for Leica Biosystems is responsible for assisting in the manufacture and packaging of finished products to regulated requirements. This will include, but not limited to, reagent preparation, dispensing of product, label printing and application, conversion of ancillary products, completion of batch documentation, in process checks and basic SAP transactions.

This position is part of the Production Department located in Leica Biosystems, Newcastle and will be an onsite role. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will be a part of the Production Team and report to the Production Supervisor responsible for managing part of the Production Department facilitating production of medical devices in line with customer demand. If you thrive in a fast paced, dynamic role and want to work to build a world-class organization—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Produce a wide range of product used in the detection of cancer.

Work as part of a team where continuous improvement is fundamental.

Complete quality documentation in line with GMP principles

The essential requirements of the job include:

There are no formal education requirements for this role, but it is expected that as a minimum the successful applicant will be educated to the equivalent of GCSE grade C in Maths and English, this is required for completion of paperwork/documentation.

The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Problem solving skills and can solve basic problems.

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

Working in a manufacturing environment (preferred but not essential as full training will be provided)

Working in a regulated environment.

Working to the requirements specified in ISO 9001:13485

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.