Application Specialist Scanning Electron Microscopy (m/f/x) – temporary position (12 months)

ZEISS

Jobbeschreibung
Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.

In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

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ZEISS Microscopy - Innovation down to the smallest detail ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions is a world leader in the manufacture of microscopy systems for the visualisation of the tiniest structures and particles in the fields of research and science. Our light, electron and X-ray microscopes as well as software solutions that utilise AI technology enable groundbreaking discoveries in life science, materials and industrial research as well as for education and clinical practice. Renowned scientists rely on ZEISS microscopes for their research, including Robert Koch, who discovered the tuberculosis pathogen around 1900. As an Application Specialist for Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with focus on life science, you will inspire our customers through your technical expertise and passion for innovation. You will play a key role in demonstrating, developing, and advancing SEM applications to deliver outstanding customer experiences.

Your Role

  • Conduct SEM product demonstrations and hands-on customer trainings focused on life science applications

  • Develop and present application materials and contribute to application development projects

  • Provide expert consultation to customers, sales, marketing, and product management teams

  • Support the validation of new SEM products in close collaboration with product management and R&D

  • Actively contribute to customer workshops, conferences, and technical events

  • Share your insights to continuously enhance customer satisfaction and application excellence


  • University degree in life sciences (e.g. biology, neuroscience, biomedicine, bioengineering, or related fields)

  • Proven expertise in operating scanning electron microscopes (SEM), experience in biological specimen preparation for electron microscopy and ultramicrotomy

  • Proficiency in standard office software and image processing or analysis tools

  • Structured, reliable, and solution-oriented working style with strong problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication skills, customer orientation, and fluency in English (written and spoken)

  • Willingness to travel internationally

What We Offer

  • A diverse role at the intersection of science, technology, and customer application
  • The opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative SEM applications
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across product management, R&D, and global sales
  • A dynamic environment where your expertise plays an essential role in shaping the microscopy systems of tomorrow

​Become part of our team and shape the microscopy systems of tomorrow.

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