The Opportunity

You will be part of a team that is passionate about developing novel diagnostic tests for the early detection of cancers. As part of the team, you will be in a Company that aims more than to become one of the leaders in the industry. We want to have a huge positive impact on society by achieving the ambitious purpose of "making cancer a curable disease by detecting it earlier".

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at Universal DX. We are growing rapidly and starting our US operations by building up our team, starting our lab and business operations, and establishing strategic partnerships. We are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey in this expansive time for us.

How you'll contribute

• Provide technical support for laboratory equipment, diagnosing issues and implementing solutions via third party providers to ensure continuous operation
• Track and schedule routine maintenance, calibration, and upgrades of equipment to uphold performance standards
• Track technical program: ensuring timely delivery of results in a cross-team environment where technical topics play a crucial role, ensuring cross-team information flow and scheduling according to latest technical developments
• Collaborate with the laboratory team to understand workflow requirements and identify automation needs
• Assist in development and implementation of automated systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Track, create and monitor documentation of laboratory processes and automation including standard operating procedures (SOPs), troubleshooting guides and development reports in tracking software like Jira or Confluence
• Ensure all technical documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to relevant team members
• Help in developing training materials and workshops to enhance staff proficiency in technical related topics
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including scientists, engineers, bioinformaticians, and IT co-workers, to implement and optimize workflows
• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and select new technologies.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, such as biomedical engineering, biotechnology, biochemistry, computer science, or a related scientific discipline with proven laboratory expertise.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, with a focus on laboratory or technical topics.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn about automated laboratory equipment such as liquid handlers.
• Ability to shift priority or timelines according to the latest R&D developments
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and accuracy in all aspects of work
• Experience in a laboratory setting and understanding of laboratory workflows and protocols
• Willingness to learn and proactive attitude are a plus!

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