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About Sava
All the health information we need is within us. Just below the skin. SAVA is redefining the way people interact with their health by developing the most advanced biosensing technology science has to offer, capable of accessing bodily information in a painless, real-time, and affordable way.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional Process Scientist to join our New Analyte Team within the Biosensing and In Vivo Performance Department. As a Process Scientist, you will play a hands-on role in translating raw materials into functional biosensors which can detect multiple analytes. This role is crucial to taking conceptual work and scaling it to be repeatable and reproducible at manufacturing scale.
This is a highly practical hands-on role which will require a meticulous and tenacious approach to work. We’re looking for someone with an eye for detail, a quantitative mindset, and someone who understands how to use an iterative approach to drive continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in process science, biotechnology, or high throughput manufacturing processes, be capable of executing experiments to a high standard with the ability to translate findings into actionable product and performance improvements. A track record of taking initiative - identifying problems, proposing solutions, and seeing them through to completion without waiting to be directed. The determination and curiosity to push through setbacks and iterate toward breakthroughs.
What You’ll Do
- Supporting the continuous development of new and complex Sensor products within the New Analyte Team.
- Working to develop and characterize the sensor build process to optimize the materials and process steps involved in manufacturing a minimally invasive biosensor platform.
- Collaborating with the Chemistry, Process, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to implement material and process changes for optimization of sensor performance.
- Developing new protocols to further the understanding of various aspects of materials and processes used in sensor manufacture and performance.
- Developing explorative trials, including DoE trials, that investigate material and process parameters to optimize sensor performance.
- Utilizing analytical techniques to understand how material characteristics impact sensor manufacturing and device function.
- Coordinating and completing in vitro testing to determine the performance of novel candidate materials used in sensor manufacture.
- Generating, analyzing, and reporting data to the team and wider company, verbally and in writing.
- Maintaining detailed, up-to-date records of experiments and data analysis.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate projects, managing deadlines and requirements in parallel to advance device development.
- Equipment ownership including material ordering and maintenance with both internal and external functions.
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What We’re Looking For
- BSc degree or above, plus laboratory, cleanroom, or manufacturing experience in a relevant discipline (e.g., biomedical science, bioengineering, materials science) working with process development and characterization.
- Proactive not reactive, highly organized, and adaptable. The desire to get hands-on in the lab every day, the ability and ambition to learn new skills and techniques quickly.
- Knowledge and experience in experimental design, including DoEs.
- Presentation and communication of data to both technical and non-technical audiences with active participation in meetings and discussions.
- Willingness to work hard when needed and to go above and beyond, because you care about making a difference.
- Previous experience using precision dispensing techniques and microscopy are advantageous.
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Bonus Points For
- Experience in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
- Experience with and working knowledge of biosensors or medical devices.
- Experience in the operation of inkjet or precision dispensing systems and larger robotics (at operator level following protocol).
- Skilled with data analysis and visualization software and tools (e.g., R, Python, etc.).
- Biosensor or Medical Device Industry experience, working on process characterization and optimization.
Why SAVA?
This is a high-ownership, high-responsibility role in a company that’s building something complex, meaningful, and fast. The expectations are high, the learning curve is steep, and the work is often messy - but the impact is real. We don’t have room for egos or passengers. What we do have is a team of thoughtful, driven, and mission-aligned people who are committed to building something better - and doing it with urgency and integrity.
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