JOB DESCRIPTION – Scientist II, 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 (PoC) 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 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 contribute to the creation and development of a range of applications and assays.
Working under the direction of a Senior Scientist, you will be screening reagents and assisting in the development of a highly multiplexed assay design.
Responsibilities:
Assist Senior Scientist in their work designing and developing PoC NAATs
Develop experimental plans and execute
Analyse experimental data and write reports
Reagent preparation & quantification for Product Development activities
Contribute to molecular biology laboratory maintenance and management
Maintenance of QMS records relating to the laboratory (e.g. cleaning records, pipette calibration records)
Follow and engage in the Quality Management System
Opportunity to learn and develop your skills within the medical diagnostic device Assay Development field
Education, Experience and Demonstrated Skills:
Biology/Chemistry-related BSc
At least two years’ related laboratory experience, ideally in development of molecular diagnostic tests
Experience of biological experimental techniques requiring high precision and skill, such as RT-PCR (not using automated devices), qPCR (not using automated devices), mammalian cell culture/transfection, aseptic technique.
Careful and confident approach to experimentation
Experimental design, data analysis & problem solving
Eager to learn and adapt to new concepts
High attention to detail
Able to work independently and within a diverse team of scientists and engineers
Highly organised and logical approach to tasks
Proactive and efficient attitude able to adapt to new tasks and time demands
