Senior Scientist, Product Development

Who We Are:

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. binx everywhere is our technology platform that provides the necessary tools to connect your community with convenient diagnostic testing programs through self-collected samples, high-quality laboratory partnerships, and a full continuum of clinical care where and when it’s convenient for them. Our solutions have the ability to 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 developing new tests for our novel and proprietary PoC Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) diagnostic platform, the binx io. Working within a team of scientists and engineers in an innovative and collaborative scientific environment, you will play a key part in contributing to the creation and development of a range of applications and assays. In addition, you will play an important role in maintaining an efficient and professional laboratory.

This challenging role will involve devising and leading a tactical project to develop thermal-cycling and detection parameters to achieve a robust semi-quantitative result in a multiplexed end point-detection PCR assay.

The Senior Scientist will lead by example and cultivate a supportive, collaborative, and rigorous scientific culture. They will demonstrate in depth knowledge and full understanding of area of specialisation, principles, and practices within a professional discipline. They will assess unusual circumstances and use sophisticated analytical and problem solving techniques to identify causes. They will resolve and assess a wide range of issues in creative ways and suggest variations in approach.

Responsibilities:

• Generate a technical plan outlining experimental approach to project
• Ensure procurement of required materials in a timely manner to ensure plan may be executed efficiently
• Compose well-structured and unbiased experimental plans
• High quality execution of laboratory experiments
• In depth and balanced reporting of experiments generated in a timely manner
• Prepare technical reports summarising project outcomes and findings that lead into design decisions
• Optimisation of assays to meet performance requirements and ensure patient safety
• Autonomous management of tactical projects
• Application of appropriate statistical tests to analyse experimental data
• Mentors junior technical staff

Education, Experience and Demonstrated Skills:

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a biological science / chemical science Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a biological science Master’s degree; or 2 years and a biological science PhD.

Essential:

• Strong molecular biology knowledge and laboratory experience
• Multiplex qPCR assay development and optimisation
• Proven ability to plan and run tactical technical projects independently and successfully
• A highly logical and methodical approach to solving problems and investigations
• Experimental design, data analysis, and effective communication of results
• Technical data presentation
• Strong verbal & written communication
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Able to work within a small team and drive progress through proactive communication and activity
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail & well organised
• Competent in word processing, spreadsheets, databases

Advantageous:

• MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline
• Working within Quality Management and Regulatory frameworks
• Industrial NAAT IVD product development experience