UK Lead Scientist, Product Development - United Kingdom - Mybinxhealth
Description
binx health is a healthcare technology and diagnostics company focused on expanding access to care. The binx io is the world's first FDA-cleared, CLIA-Waived, point-of-care platform for chlamydia and gonorrhea testing in both males and females. Our rapid, molecular platform brings rapid, accurate and convenient infectious disease testing to clinical settings nationwide. Our solutions have the ability broaden access to care for millions and put proprietary testing solutions in the hands of clinicians everywhere. We work with universities, hospitals, clinics, public health departments, k-12 schools, employers and other organizations to provide patient-centric solutions for their communities.
Our Values:
We are...Bold – Tenacious – One Team – Fixated on Our Mission
At binx health, we know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. People of colour, the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled candidates and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. binx health is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and fair, equitable compensation regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Position:
The position is within the Product Development team based in Trowbridge, UK working within a multidisciplinary scientific team to develop new products and processes associated with our novel and proprietary PoC Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) diagnostic platform, the binx io.
This position will involve leading a small team of scientists in an innovative and collaborative scientific environment. You will manage technical development projects from inception to implementation / design transfer. The Lead Scientist position is primarily laboratory-based, however, a significant proportion of time will be spent in technical project management, reporting, and stakeholder management.
The Lead Scientist will lead by example and cultivate a supportive, collaborative, and rigorous scientific culture, while ensuring projects are delivered to a high technical standard and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
• Technical lead across multiple projects within the Product Development
• Lead product verification, development and validation of processes/equipment, clinical performance studies
• Provide line management to a small (1-3) team of Scientists.
• Communicate scientific findings within the Product Development group and across the wider company
• Create accurate and precise reports on experimental and project outcomes
• Create and maintain tactical plans for projects
• Ensure accurate record keeping and analysis of data
• Ensure all development activities are conducted and documented in compliance with binx Quality Management System
• Ensure training materials and opportunities are effective and available when required
• Foster a proactive, collaborative, and open culture within the Product Development group
• Lead by example, set and maintain a high standard of output and attitude
• Promote exceptional laboratory practices to the scientific staff
• Provide technical expertise to enable more effective experimentation and solutions
• Identify risks and lead risk management activities throughout product development
• Develop and track goals and objectives for line reports to achieve binx company goals and develop personnel.
Education, Experience and Demonstrated Skills:
• Typically requires a 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's or Master's degree; or 5 years and a PhD.
• Industrial NAAT IVD product development experience
• Strong laboratory-based background
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills for self and team
• Proven ability to plan and run tactical technical projects independently and successfully
• A logical and methodical approach to solving problems and investigations
• Strong understanding and ability to coach on:
• Experimental design, data analysis, and communication of results
• Technical data presentation
• Verbal & written communication
• Word processing, spreadsheets, data analysis tools
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Attention to detail & well organised
• Proven track record in creating and improving processes
Advantageous:
• MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline
• Previous multi-person technical project management experience
• Verification and validation of equipment or products
• Working within and creating processes for Quality Management and Regulatory frameworks